Pocketful of Sunshine

Natasha Bedingfield’s “Pocketful of Sunshine” (2008) is an uplifting pop song that radiates positivity. With a bright, midtempo beat and an instantly catchy chorus (“Take me away, a secret place…”), the song offers an escape from troubles—like carrying a bit of sunshine in your pocket. It climbed to the Top 5 on the Hot 100, buoyed by its use in films and a viral comedy sketch, and became one of the late-2000s’ go-to feel-good anthems, solidifying Natasha’s status as a purveyor of empowering pop.