25 Best Songs to Fuel Your Writing: The Ultimate Playlist for Creativity

Updated at: 15/03/2025

Finding the perfect soundtrack for writing can be transformative, boosting focus and inspiring creativity. While there isn't a single artist or album dedicated solely to this purpose, the ideal playlist draws from a diverse range of musical styles and eras. This collection celebrates the power of music to enhance the writing process, bringing together tracks known for their captivating melodies and evocative moods. From the infectious energy of a certain catchy tune with a driving beat to the soulful vulnerability of a powerhouse vocalist's heartbreak anthem, and the uplifting euphoria of a dance track guaranteed to make you move, the selections here showcase the breadth and depth of music’s impact. We’ve included tracks that effortlessly blend into the background, providing a steady rhythm to your work, alongside others possessing a raw emotional depth that sparks the imagination.

This carefully curated list is designed to appeal to a wide array of tastes, whether you prefer upbeat tempos to maintain momentum or something mellower for introspective moments. The songs chosen, many of which have achieved iconic status, offer a compelling blend of familiarity and surprise, ensuring the perfect musical backdrop for any writing project. Whether you're crafting a novel, writing a poem, or simply need a focused atmosphere, exploring this list will undoubtedly enhance your creative process and help unlock your full potential. It's a testament to the power of music to inspire, motivate, and enrich our lives – not just as listeners, but as creators too.

  • Shape of You
    1

    Shape of You

    Ed Sheeran

    2017

    ÷ (Deluxe)

  • Uptown Funk
    2

    Uptown Funk

    Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars

    2014

  • Rolling in the Deep
    3

    Rolling in the Deep

    Adele

    2010

    21

  • Wake Me Up
    4

    Wake Me Up

    Avicii

    2013

    True

  • Someone Like You
    5

    Someone Like You

    Adele

    2011

    21

  • November Rain
    6

    November Rain

    Guns N' Roses

    1991

    Use Your Illusion I

  • Smells Like Teen Spirit
    7

    Smells Like Teen Spirit

    Nirvana

    1991

    Nevermind (Remastered)

  • Bohemian Rhapsody
    8

    Bohemian Rhapsody

    Queen

    1975

    A Night At The Opera (Deluxe Remastered Version)

  • Firework
    9

    Firework

    Katy Perry

    2010

    Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection

  • Happy
    10

    Happy

    Pharrell Williams

    2013

    G I R L

  • Wonderwall
    11

    Wonderwall

    Oasis

    1995

    (What's The Story) Morning Glory? (Deluxe Remastered Edition)

  • Hotel California
    12

    Hotel California

    Eagles

    1976

    Hotel California (2013 Remaster)

  • Hey Jude
    13

    Hey Jude

    The Beatles

    1968

    With The Beatles (Remastered)

  • Back to December
    14

    Back to December

    Taylor Swift

    2010

  • Imagine
    15

    Imagine

    John Lennon

    1971

    Imagine

  • Under the Bridge
    16

    Under the Bridge

    Red Hot Chili Peppers

    1991

    Blood Sugar Sex Magik (Deluxe Edition)

  • Hallelujah
    17

    Hallelujah

    Jeff Buckley

    1994

    Grace

  • Lose Yourself
    18

    Lose Yourself

    Eminem

    2002

    2001

  • Let It Be
    19

    Let It Be

    The Beatles

    1970

    Let It Be (Remastered)

  • Stairway to Heaven
    20

    Stairway to Heaven

    Led Zeppelin

    1971

    Led Zeppelin IV (Deluxe Edition)

  • Oh, Pretty Woman
    21

    Oh, Pretty Woman

    Roy Orbison

    1964

    Aretha Now

  • The Moment
    22

    The Moment

    Kenny G

    1996

  • Entre Dos Aguas
    23

    Entre Dos Aguas

    Paco de Lucia

    1976

  • Yesterday
    24

    Yesterday

    The Beatles

    1965

    Help! (Remastered)

  • Don't Think I Don't Think About It
    25

    Don't Think I Don't Think About It

    Darius Rucker

    2008