32 Best Walkout Songs Ever – All Make a Big Entrance

“Another One Bites the Dust” by Queen

Song Year: 1980

Yet another classic, and one of the most popular walk out songs ever! “Another One Bites the Dust” has a bass groove to die for. Not only that, but Freddie Mercury's vocals are powerful enough to get the blood pumping before it's go-time.

This song emphasizes that people are failing in life all around you because, let's face it: life is hard. Be proud that you're not only still standing but thriving.

“Blood//Water” by Grandson

Song Year: 2018

This dubstep/pop song has a grim-sounding beat but uses powerful lyrics to get you ready to go. If you are a fan of rap, you will like the percussion in this motivational song.

Grandson also has some similar sounds to Imagine Dragons, if you like the type of motivational pop you're hearing.

The words talk about how you need to fight to stay afloat if you know the odds are stacked against you. The world is unfair, but what are you going to do about it?

According to this song, the correct answer is to fight for what you want.

“Way Down We Go” by Kaleo, A Popular Walk Out Song

Song Year: 2015

Kaleo is a lesser-known artist than some of the other selections on this list, but it holds its own.

The simple, minor synthesizer instrumentals emphasize that you will get back what you put into work.

Invest everything you have to get your investment back. In case this isn't clear, invest everything emotionally, not financially.

Although putting all your eggs in one basket can backfire occasionally, the reward that happens when things do work out will be completely worth it.

“Fight Song” by Rachel Platten

Song Year: 2014

This is a beautiful song with a pop feel to it. The imagery within the song is also quite lovely.

This song is different from other pop songs because of the catchy chorus that'll be guaranteed to get you through even the toughest moments when you doubt yourself.

“The Gambler” by Kenny Rogers

Song Year: 1978

“The Gambler” offers up an extended metaphor to chew on when you need a moment of reflection.

The relatively classic country instrumentals complement the motif of simplicity portrayed throughout the song.

The song compares what you experience in life to a game of poker. When you can slow down and take stock of what you have, you'll be better prepared to play the game later on.

Appreciating what you have in the current moment will help you appreciate yourself even when things aren't going so smoothly.

“Beautiful Loser” by Bob Seger

Song Year: 1975

Keeping with the country-pop theme, “Beautiful Loser” also offers consolation for when you are disappointed in yourself.

He says it best with the words, “you just can't have it all.”

Seger is trying to convey on a deeper level the beauty that you can find when you can make peace with losing: self-acceptance.

“You Can't Always Get What You Want” by The Rolling Stones

Song Year: 1969

This next one is a unique song. Don't let the choir and french horn at the beginning of the song throw you off the fact that this is a classic rock song.

Like “Beautiful Loser,” this song aims to keep you anchored to Earth. Sometimes things don't work out, and that's okay.

What matters is that you get back up again.

“Head Full of Doubt/Road Full of Promise” by the Avett Brothers

Song Year: 2009

Although this classic rock song has a 6/8 rock ballad feel, its lyrics offer much more to the table than your standard ballad.

It emphasizes that the world can be rough and unfair at best, but it's nobody's job but your own to change your circumstances.

When the world seems to be too much, never forget your vision.

“Play with Fire” by The Rolling Stones

Song Year: 1965

Another classic, “Play with Fire,” offers consolation through jaded vocals that no matter who puts you down, you are not worthless.

The simple instrumentals of this song juxtapose the aggressive message of the song. If you feel like you've been wronged, take a listen.

The song conveys that you should believe in yourself because you're not a toy to be played with. You're a force to be reckoned with.

“Hey Jude” by the Beatles

Song Year: 1968

This Beatles song is a classic comfort song for many people. This soft rock song is great to listen to before an emotional event because of the sense of calm it can bring you.

You'd be unsurprised to hear that hearing McCartney croon in your ear that you don't need to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders has an immaculate effect on your well-being.

“Take Control” by Kodaline, One Of The Newer Walk Out Songs

Song Year: 2021

This slow pop song will center you before an emotionally trying time. Although some would argue that it is too slow to be a pump-up song, the chord progression within the song suggests it should bring your mood up, not down. It preaches the message that the world won't wait for you to change; you need to change yourself.