There’s nothing as exhilarating as being a winner at something.
Winning has many advantages. Whether it’s winning a game, getting the job promotion you’ve worked hard for, or overcoming an illness, the triumph you experience improves your mood, allowing you to see the goodness in everything and everyone.
Music heightens the celebratory mood brought on by a victory, which is why we suggest you add this collection of songs about winning to your victory playlist.
In this collection, we have songs that proclaim your victory to the rest of the world. There are also songs that articulate the joy of becoming a winner after working through struggles and challenges. Finally, there are thought-provoking songs about what some people are willing to do to win.
Let’s dive into our list of songs about winning.
1. We Are the Champions, Queen
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“We are the champions, my friends. We'll keep on fighting till the end. We are the champions, we are the champions. No time for losers 'cause we are the champions of the world.”
First on the list is Queen’s iconic victory song. Belt out the chorus of this song if you worked hard to achieve your success. You deserve it!
2. The Winner Takes It All, Abba
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“The winner takes it all. The loser's standing small. Beside the victory. That's her destiny.”
Some victories are bittersweet, as ABBA reminds listeners through this song. The Winner Takes It All is about the breakdown of a relationship. It tells of the painful truth that in the aftermath of a divorce, one person moves on and the other is left to pick up the pieces of their former life together as a couple.
3. Winning, Santana
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“I'm winning… And I don't intend on losing again.”
Victory gives winners a euphoric feeling. Meanwhile, losing can be disheartening and even cause people to be depressed.
Santana, understandably, wants to keep on winning.
4. Winner, Pet Shop Boys
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“You're a winner. I'm a winner. This is all happening so fast. You're a winner. I'm a winner. Let's enjoy it all while it lasts.”
This song is about finally finding success after working so hard to get there. The Pet Shop Boys tells us to enjoy the fruits of victory, savoring every moment of it.
5. The Champion, Carrie Underwood ft. Ludacris
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“I am invincible, unbreakable, unstoppable, unshakeable. They knock me down, I get up again. I am the champion, you're gon' know my name. You can't hurt me now, I can't feel the pain. I was made for this, yeah, I was born to win. I am the champion.”
Here’s a song that lists the top qualities of a winner. For Carrie Underwood, it’s having the resilience to get up no matter how many times you’ve been knocked down.
6. We're a Winner, The Impressions
“I don't mind leavin' here to show the world we have no fear. ‘Cause we're a winner, and everybody knows it too.”
The funky vibe of this song makes you want to get up and dance.
However, it belies the somber message of the song about the struggles and hard work of people of color to be recognized and respected in society.
The challenges they have faced and overcome make them true winners.
7. Paths of Victory, Bob Dylan
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“Trails of trouble, roads of battle. Paths of victory, we shall walk.”
This song offers hope for those who are footsore and weary in the pursuit of their dreams. It’s a reminder that a person is never alone in their struggles. There are always others walking the same path and experiencing similar hardships before achieving victory.
8. Live to Win, Paul Stanley
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“Live to win, 'till you die, 'till the light dies in your eyes. Live to win, take it all, just keep fighting 'till you fall.”
Winning or being successful at something feels awesome. However, if it becomes the only reason for doing something, you’re likely to become resentful or burnt out.
This song reminds us of this truth. Winning should be a joyous experience, not something that consumes you.
9. Winning Ugly, The Rolling Stones
“I want to be on top, forever on the up and damn the competition. I never play it fair. I never turn a hair, just like the politicians. I wrap my conscience up. I want to win that cup and get my money, baby…”
Speaking of the negative side of winning, there are some people who are willing to do anything to win. They disregard their conscience to get what they’re after.
They cheat, lie, and manipulate to get what they want. For them, winning is more important than anything else. [Check out 15 Warning Signs You’re Dealing with a Toxic Person.]
10. I'm Still Standing, Elton John
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“And did you think this fool could never win? Well, look at me, I'm a-coming back again. I got a taste of love in a simple way. And if you need to know while I'm still standing you just fade away.”
Although this is commonly regarded as a breakup song, it can also be considered a song about victory. In it, we are introduced to someone who survives a heartbreak and is now doing better than ever.
That’s a major win in our book!
11. Winning It All, The Outfield
“Winning it all, ain't gonna walk away. Giving it all, no matter what you say. Ain't gonna fall, don't want to lose today. Winning it all.”
If you’re looking for a motivational song about being a winner, here’s one from The Outfield. It encourages listeners to stay focused on their goals and to never give up until they’re declared victorious.
12. The Power of the Dream, Celine Dion
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“Feel the flame forever burn. Teaching lessons we must learn. To bring us closer to the power of the dream. The world in lights and hope and peace. We pray that you will always be. It is the power of the dream that brings us here.”
In this song, Celine Dion exhorts listeners to believe in the power of their dreams to give them victory. There will be challenges to overcome and lessons to learn along the way, but with focus and determination, success will eventually be yours.
13. I Feel Lucky, Mary Chapin Carpenter
“Think I'll flip a coin. I'm a winner either way. Mmmm. I feel lucky today.”
This song provides a hilarious account of what someone did after winning $11 million in the lottery, including buying a house and a car and having celebrity friends.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
14. Victorious, Wolfmother
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“She will be victorious, and won't get the battle loss. Always-a mysterious. ‘Cause she will be victorious.”
Ever felt like you have no support system as you work your way to success?
The group Wolfmother wrote a song about this. Their empowering song is about someone who fights daily battles, big and small, and manages to win all of them, despite a lack of support from others.
It is about pushing back against others’ definition of who you are supposed to be and successfully asserting your true self.
15. Like a Champion, Selena Gomez
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“Walk like a champion, talk like a champion. Ram-pa-pa-pam-pam. Ram-pa-pa-pam-pam.”
This song’s lyrics contain a reference to the saying, “Walk the talk.” It encourages you to believe that you are a champion and to start acting like one.
This also means learning to deal with imposter syndrome and finally celebrating the winner that you truly are.
16. Champions, Usher ft. Rubén Blades
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“You fight for my country. I'll fight for your country. We'll see the victory, together get that victory. Man to man and heart to heart. Face to face but worlds apart. You and I, we're champions. We're champions…”
This song is about unity. If we work together, we can achieve greater things than if we go it alone.
17. The Winner, Bobby Bare
“So I stumbled from that barroom, not so tall and not so proud. And behind me I still hear the hoots of laughter of the crowd. But my eyes still see and my nose still works and my teeth're still in my mouth. And you know, I guess that makes me the winner.”
This is a hilarious song about a would-be barroom brawler.
The song introduces listeners to his prospective opponent, who has a reputation of never losing a fight. This opponent details all the injuries he has sustained and recovered from and enumerates all the body parts he’s lost in a fight.
All of this makes the would-be brawler wonder if it’s worth it to be a winner after all.
Final Thoughts on Songs About Winning
Whether it’s reaching your goals, overcoming a personal challenge, or winning a competition, a victory deserves to be celebrated.
This collection of songs about winning will help elevate your mood and highlight your most recent win.
We hope you enjoyed this collection as much as we enjoyed compiling it for you.
If you are looking for more collections of songs for specific categories, here are some that you might enjoy:
Happy listening!
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