[Motivation Injection] Songs to listen to on days when you don't want to go to work
There are times—like after a long holiday or on Monday mornings—when you just really don’t feel like going to work.
Maybe some of you start to feel a bit heavy-hearted from Sunday night.
Even so, for the sake of your life and your family, you have to get back to work tomorrow.
For those of you pushing through that post-break slump, we’ve gathered a selection of classic and popular songs that will blow away that lethargic mood! These tracks are sure to sweep away the heaviness of those mornings when you don’t want to go to work.
Give these recommended songs a listen and have a positive, energetic day!
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[Motivation Injection] Songs to listen to on days you don't want to go to work (21–30)
Have a nice dayNishino Kana
Kana Nishino’s songs, hugely popular especially among young women, are all written in familiar, relatable language—that’s their charm! This track is one I especially recommend for working women.
It carries her signature bright, uplifting sound along with a message that working women are sure to relate to, and you’ll likely find yourself listening all the way through.
The title “Have a nice day” means “Have a good day!”, and in the lyrics, you’ll find lines that encourage and praise you so you can have a wonderful day.
On mornings when you don’t feel like going to work, try listening to this song to boost your mood.
That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando
This is the third single by the five-member rock band DaijiMAN Brothers Band, which became an explosive hit after being used as the theme song for the variety show “Kunikun’s Yamada Katsutenai TV.” It’s a number that won broad support with its upbeat, catchy sound and positive lyrics.
At the time of its release, lyricist Toshiyuki Tachikawa reportedly grew weary of being asked everywhere, “So in the end, what’s the most important thing?” However, he later said, “What really matters is the act of thinking about what’s most important to you.” It’s easy to see why the song has been loved across generations—a perfect track to play when you want a jolt of motivation.
peace signYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu’s ultra-straight-ahead rock tune, “Peace Sign.” It’s a track where his vocals ride a fast-paced band sound, and they sound incredibly cool.
This song also served as the theme for the anime My Hero Academia, and it’s a number that gives you the power to hold your head higher and live like a hero.
Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu
For someone like you who works hard every single day, I’m sure all kinds of tough things happen day after day.
Getting scolded by your boss, dealing with unfair treatment from clients—when that keeps happening, it makes you not want to go to work, right? Still, I think many people feel, “I have to go to work anyway!” In that case, try listening to this classic motivational song.
If you play it on a night when you’re thinking, “I really don’t want to go to work tomorrow,” it will make you feel like, “Tomorrow will surely be a good day!”
I don’t want to go.SHISHAMO
You’ve probably heard songs by SHISHAMO, the girls’ band representing the younger generation, in commercials too! Their charm lies in lyrics that resonate strongly with people their age and catchy melodies.
In this particular song they sing, “I don’t want to go to school,” but if you replace “school” with “work,” working adults will likely relate just as much.
Listening to it might even make you think, “Maybe it’s okay to play hooky once in a while.” Thinking that way can ease your mind and help you dive back into work with fresh energy.
Don’t give upZARD
It was released in 1993 as ZARD’s sixth single.
This song greatly boosted ZARD’s popularity and is always played on Nippon TV’s “24-Hour Television” charity marathon as runners approach the finish line.
As the title suggests, it’s a song that cheers you on to “not be defeated by yourself.”
Soul RevolutionSuperfly
It was chosen as NHK’s soccer theme song for the 2010 season and became a big hit.
Coincidentally, 2010 was the year the FIFA World Cup was held, and many people likely drew strength and courage through soccer.
With its high energy and crowd-pleasing vibe, it’s a track that can really lift your spirits!