10 Songs About Fresh Starts That Are Awesome

Everybody loves a fresh start, as new beginnings can debut the birth of something new and exciting.  That’s why songs about fresh starts are so heartwarming, in fact, as they’re typically brimming with positivity.  So without further delay, here are our favorite songs on this awesome topic.

Songs About Fresh Starts

Let’s begin with a song aptly titled “Brand New Day.”

1) Brand New Day by Dizzee Rascal

Sometimes fresh starts in life are not by our own doing. There are times when our situations can change without our involvement. Things that you have normally had around you can change, or people who were normally in your corner can change, and then you realize how much you took for granted what you had. “Brand New Day” is Dizzee Rascal’s way of saying that he knows this feeling and that it is up to us to make our lives something worth living for. 

In an interview with The Fader, when asked about “Brand New” Dizzee Rascal said, “Those are the tunes that get people through things. That’s part of the reason the album’s a classic.” Though fresh starts are viewed as a positive thing, sometimes the situations that occurred prior can be traumatic and you may need some encouragement you are making the right decision. 

2) I Can See Clearly Now by Johnny Nash

“I Can See Clearly Now” is all about mowing forwards and looking toward a brighter future. In this song, Johnny Nash brings up how he can, “see clearly now the rain has gone.” Usually, rain symbolizes rough times, trouble, and bad days. He is signifying that the obstacles that were once in his way are now removed and he can start fresh and move on. Johnny Nash wrote this iconic song This is the perfect song for individuals who are overcoming adversity in their lives and are starting on a clean slate. This is the perfect song about overcoming adversity and the trials of life but encouraging you to always look for ways to keep it pushing.  So if you’re looking for songs about new beginnings, you’ll absolutely love this Johnny Nash jam.

3) New Beginnings by Daydreamer

Daydreamer’s “New Beginnings” is the best motivational song for fresh starts and features a beautiful light sound that lets you know everything will work out. There is a saying that “people who do good things get good things in return,” and that is very true with karma. You just can’t sit around and wait for things to happen or “daydream” you need to be the change and make it happen. Yes, it is important to constantly remind yourself of your goals, but it is equally as important to put forth the effort to see yourself out of dark times and into a new light. 

In an interview with EDM Prod, Daydreamer states, “I don’t know what I’m gonna do, where I’m gonna go with this, or how I’m gonna do it. I’m just gonna do it and see what happens.” The lyrics to the song talk about dreaming of life goals and thinking they would just appear, but “nothing starts without you” you need to put in the work. This would be the perfect song to listen to if your fresh start required you to put in a lot of work and effort to achieve your goal. 

4) Begin by Shallou featuring Wales

“Begin” is a very gentle song that immediately grips your attention. The combination of Wales’s vocals and the instrumentals paints a very gentle aesthetic that paints a picture of new beginnings. In an interview with Music Is Our Weapon, Shallou stated, “I usually start with a chord progression that’s dramatic or emotional and concoct a beat or ‘drop’ around that, with a topline usually on percussive bells or synths.” 

This song is so gentle that it makes you feel the “rebirth” that people describe when they start over. I remember the first time hearing this song was shortly after I started a new job and it made me feel confident in the decision that I had made in making a career change. “Begin” is the perfect song to listen to if you need to feel verified in your decision to start fresh. 

5) Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles

One of my favorite songs about fresh starts is “Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles. “Here Comes the Sun” was written by George Harrison and is a song about hope. Every one of us goes through difficult situations and difficult times in our lives, even if it feels like it is going to last a while. But just like the seasons, eventually, the cold winter air clears out and the warmth of the sun starts to shine down. 

Sometimes, even though it is a fresh start, things do not immediately happen, it can still take a while to get to where you want to be or what type of person you would like to be. I like to use this song as a reminder to myself that the sun will come and everything will work out. 

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6) New Rules by Dua Lipa

Often in life, fresh starts can happen as the result of other people’s poor actions and behaviors. You can become fed up with someone’s attitude or how they talk to you and realize that you need to make a change for the betterment of your life. In “New Rules” Dua Lipa considers this theme and is telling you that you can take your future into your hands and cut them out of your life; essentially giving yourself a fresh start. 

Though “New Rules” is about moving on from an ex, that is a major fresh start for many people, especially if it was a long-term relationship or if you suffered trauma from them. When you have been with someone for so long, you often lose your identity and find yourself changing into the person they wanted you to be. So, when they are gone, you are often left wondering who you are and set out on a journey to reinvent yourself. “New Rules” is the perfect song for someone whose fresh start came as the result of a breakup. 

7) New Morning by Bob Dylan

“New Morning” to me feels like a song of rebirth and a new start at a more simplistic way of life, especially after the chaos of the sixties. This song was written a couple of years after the famous Dylan crash, where in 1966 he crashed his motorcycle near Woodstock, New York. “New Morning” gives you the idea that Bob Dylan is happy and content with the simple pleasures of life and re-defining himself. I think both spiritual and personal growth allows us to become the person we were born to be. Though it can be hard and may require a lot of time to unlearn certain behaviors or traits. 

Simplifying our lives can allow us a fresh start in life and show us that happiness is what you make it. We don’t need to have the latest and newest things; we can learn to be content with what we have and enjoy our time with family. I think Bob Dylan did a fantastic job with “New Morning” and the happiness of just learning to love each day for what it is, it’s a reminder that fresh starts can happen with just a simple mindset change. 

8) Starting Over by Chris Stapleton

“Starting Over” is another song about a fresh start after a horrible breakup. Very rarely are breakups not messy, you are often left wondering who you are and many times have to learn to love yourself and find new hobbies and interests. Chris Stapleton sings about how even though it may not seem like it in the moment of devastation, life is all about second chances and it is possible to rebuild. I love how “Starting Over” is a slow-paced song, it gives you more time to take in the emotion and the message that Chris is conveying. 

It’s often easy to personalize breakups and make yourself think that no one understands the pain that you are experiencing, so when you hear an artist like Chris sing about a relatable experience, it makes you feel like you are not alone and that you will be fine. I believe a majority of fresh starts come from the aftermath of friendships and relationships ending, and learning how to cope with what you are going through is key to healing and finding yourself, something that “Starting Over” can help encourage you to do. 

9) Today My Life Begins by Bruno Mars

“Today My Life Begins” is an inspirational song about not waiting for things to happen, you need to go out and make it happen. You are the only one responsible and in control of your future and how much effort you put in determines the outcome. To get the things you want out of life, if you don’t put in the necessary work, you will rarely get what you want. 

I look at this song as a motivational song that inspires me to have the courage to fight for the things I want in life and makes me want to be a better person. I believe fresh starts begin with us and we have to desire to want to change for it to happen. The message that Bruno Mars is telling us is, “life’s too short to have regrets,” he is saying he wants to change his life and change for the better. 

10) The Weight by The Band

“The Weight” is an iconic song by The Band that deals with the challenges of being weighed down by your past. No matter what is weighing you down, bad memories or mistakes can be haunting. The lyrics describe people who try to run away from their problems and bury them, but no matter what they do the problems still seem to find them. “The Weight” captures the powerful message about being stuck in a cycle of hurt and pain and attempting to free yourself from it. 

The best way to a fresh start in this situation is to fully acknowledge whatever the issue is and accept why it happened. Not only so you can move on, but you can learn not to make the same choices again. This is a great song for people who are feeling lost or hopeless and are trying to break free to be the person that they want. 

Conclusion

Fresh starts are not always easy, it can be hard to unlearn the habits that you have, and learning to love and accept yourself can be challenging. There is no harm or negativity about starting over and it is often the best thing that many of us can do. Whether you are looking for a fresh start after a tough situation in life or after a bad breakup, these 10 songs about fresh starts are perfect for helping you keep yourself on the correct path for your life’s journey. 

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