Walk out songs are like an iconic theme tune that represent any baseball or softball player.
They brim with the positive, enlivening energy that you need to transcend the crowd, sometimes resounding with an affirming message of achievement before you strike your destiny.
But above all, your walk out song reflects you as an individual, creating a radiating buzz from the audience before you even set foot on the plate.
You need a stand-out tune that can conduct your hype all the way to the top seats of a stadium. Our playlist has everything you need to get you right on track.
Best Walk Out Songs For Softball
1. Kanye West – POWER
Kanye’s Power is upbeat with the live sound of clapping to encourage your spectators energy, in sync with unleashing hair-raising tension through its swelling sound of sirens.
Power’s dynamic lyrical message is reinvigorating to every batter that takes to the field, “Screams from the haters got a nice ring to it, I guess every superhero need his theme music,” as the song thrusts you into playing your best game yet.
2. Eminem – Lose Yourself
This one might be old-school, but that only makes it an instant, recognisable classic within your crowd, perfect for gripping their spirit and support.
Its timeless riff and all-relevant opening lyric, “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?” is adrenalizing to the batter, the team and to the fans alike.
And if you’re worried about it being an unoriginal choice, there’s nothing stopping you from putting your own authentic twist on your walk out in other ways!
3. Demi Lovato – Confident
Sportswomen deserve a walk-out tune that’s as personally empowering to them as songs which are performed majoritively by men.
Demi Lovato’s hit single Confident is dominating in its feminine presence and inspiring to anyone feeling overshadowed by a culture that’s against them.
It encourages you to be your own boss, make your own choices, run your own show, because it’s your game.
4. Travis Scott ft. Kendrick Lamar – Goosebumps
Travis Scott & Kendrick Lamar’s unique and legendary song is a perfect match for a unique and legendary sports personality. The track is wavy and hypnotic, covered with a lush, swerving sound fit to captivate the attention of a stadium.
Goosebumps is a perfect song for giving you the most recognisable walk out, as hardly anything else can duplicate the magnetic and hypnotic effects that the track’s beats and flow have on anyone who hears them.
5. Aloe Blacc – Make Way
Aloe Blacc’s Make Way has a toned sense of authority to it, fully equipped to bring your personal power into fruition and completed with a clap-track to get your crowd rallying behind you.
Its clean-cut bluesy sound is both nostalgic and fresh, sparking excitement within fans of all ages; “Are you ready?
Better make way ‘cause I’m coming through,” whilst its message empowers you as a player while you prepare for your shining moment: “The whole world’s gonna know my name… I’m gonna be very legendary.”
6. Miranda Lambert ft. Carrie Underwood – Somethin’ Bad
Another all-American track for sportswomen with a captivating, tough and sexy attitude.
Somethin’ Bad is rich with a sleek, classy Hollywood feel; its bassy track crafted to compel the hearts of the crowd through its stirring sense of foreshadowing and its alluring, intoxicating beat.
Like Demi’s Confident, Lambert and Underwood’s track is soaked in strong feminine energy, power and passion, embedding the driving force of achievement in your mind as you take to the plate.
7. Pop Smoke – Invicible
Invincible is gritty and eerie with an impulsive rhythm, making for an authentic walk out song with a sly and formidable energy.
Its lyrics are filled with an unconquerable force to inspire your success and to be limitless and original in every detail of your abilities; “I said, ‘I feel invincible’ … I’m givin’ nothin’ but energy … They know I’m shootin’ for the stars … Everything raw, no edit.”
8. Gwen Stefani – Hollaback Girl
While having a retro sound in comparison to Pop Smoke’s track, Gwen Stefani’s Hollaback Girl has an invulnerable cheerleader fever through every second of the song, from the capable marching beat that parades throughout the track, to Gwen’s confident, rallying tone of voice.
Its addictive rhythm is laced with an edgy 2000s pop energy that could assemble any crowd in cheerleader-like dedication, with the undefeatable essence of sports and stardom running through its core.
9. DJ Snake & Lil Jon – Turn Down for What
Another classic dance track kicking with energy, Turn Down For What is recognisable to anyone for its disjointed grooves and outright catchiness, as well as its new-found meme appeal.
This song commands an unforgiving, psyched attitude to your walk out through its riotous beats and hyped up energy. Its meme value gives you the freedom to be iconic in your own way, creating viral moments every time you enter the field.
10. Mustard, Migos – Pure Water
Pure Water portrays an enchanting focus on bigging yourself up and raising your own energy to transmit far and wide across the crowd.
Mustard and Migos’ sensational track flexes your originality and style to your receptive spectators, with bass that slams deep with dramatic excitement to seize control and keep everyone on the edge of their seats.
11. Kanye West – Praise God
We started our list with Kanye, and it’s only fitting to end it on another of his unforgettable tracks Praise God is eerie and obscure, carrying a mildly murderous energy that will effortlessly intimidate your opposition, while catching the curiosity of the crowds.
Its dark synths and indomitable beats matched with Kanye’s strange, near-scary vocal technique is gripping and empowering to anyone playing the anti-hero.
As walk out songs are designed to rally and inspire the crowd, it’s important to pick a banger.
Darwin Barney of the Toronto Blue Jays remembers his own worst walk out song, when his team mates picked the Barney the Dinosaur theme tune without him knowing.
Darwin Barney was unhappy to say the least. Hopefully our list can set you off in a better direction to finding your song that is not only striking and empowering, but which also represents your unique and memorable sports personality.