13 Pre-Game Songs to Get Faster, Stronger

Whether you are readying for a big match, adding heavier weights or need to a boost – these 13 pre-game songs will get you there. The URC Grand Final between the Stormers and Munster is coming up on Saturday and these hits will get you through the game and into the end zone.

13. I’m Good (Blue) by David Guetta & Bebe Rexha

The duo borrowed the distinct melody from Eiffel 65’s dance hit Blue (Da Ba Dee). It’s just just what you need to combat those gym jitters. It’s so good it went on to receive the Best Collaboration award at the MTV Europe Music Awards.

12. Sicko Mode by Travis Scott Ft. Drake

With at least 55 different vibrations and instrument sounds, it’s a great comeback-strong-song. The starting beats with Drake’s verses soothe you into the heavy rap by Travis. Unlock your sicko mode and go for gold!

11. I Believe That We Will Win by Pitbull

Stomp your feet and chant “I believe that we will win” with full conviction. It might hurt and burn right now, but all your hard work will pay off.

10. Eye of the Tiger by Survivor

This warm-up song is still as popular (and relevant) as it was when it was first released during the 80s. It featured in the movie Rocky III and we can see why.

9. Thunderstruck by ACDC

Notes speed off the electric guitar in this energy-booster. Plus the unique singing voice of Brian Johnson will get you through those gruelling sets.

8. Pump It by Blacked Eyed Peas

Yet another chant-like hit that is sure to get you on your feet. The lyrics focus on being in a high-energy mood – instead of just fizzling out early in the game.

7. Lose Yourself by Eminem

This Oscar-winning rapper (that’s right) launches into the song with some important questions: Look, if you had one shot or one opportunity / To seize everything you ever wanted in one moment / Would you capture it, or just let it slip? Are you going to keep going or ‘let it slip’?

6. The Light Is Coming by Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj

Ariana and Nicki tell us to stay positive and believe that the ‘light is coming to give back everything the darkness stole‘. The Side to Side duo got us on the stationary bike back in 2016, and now they are using their powers to get us through an entire workout.

5. Stronger by Kanye West

‘Work it, make it, do it, makes us / Harder, better, faster, stronger’. Go for gold and blast this song through your headphones.

4. Industry Baby by Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow

And this one is for the champions! This song is great for getting hyped-up for your workout. Lil Nas X recruits Louisville rap about success and status. It’s a play on the term “industry plant” where people are financially backed by the industry, but present an image of being organic.

3. Can’s Hold Us by Macklemore

Sometimes going to the gym of putting on your workout takkies seem impossible, but Macklemore says: Looking for a better way to get up outta bed / Instead of getting on the Internet / And checking on who hit me, get up”. So ‘get up’, become stronger.

2. Survivor by Destiny’s Child and Da Brat

Literal motivation gold, brought to you by the powerhouse muses of early R&B!

1. We Will Rock You by Queen

It’s time to get serious and enter the fight – Queen has got you covered. Rally the team with its rhythmic stomps and claps and roar out: ‘We will we will rock you
We will we will rock you’. A favourite for sports fans, and Stormers and Munster players (we hope).

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