[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)
We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā
This is the 14th single by the three-piece rock band Sambomaster, written specifically for a commercial.
It delivers a powerful message that you can do anything as long as you don’t lose sight of yourself, and its unadorned, straightforward vocals and performance are truly uplifting.
It’s a song that gives you a push when you’re heading to a tough job and helps you feel more positive.
Dream FighterPerfume
The eighth single by the three-member techno unit Perfume.
Its message—that facing tough, demanding days at work is the first step toward your dreams—resonates along with the song’s driving tempo.
It’s a track that boosts your motivation for work, reminding you that the pain you feel is proof you’re giving it your all.
[Motivation Boost] Songs to Listen to on Days You Don’t Want to Go to Work (31–40)
Further awayRemioromen
Remioromen has sung about emotions close to everyday life—scenes, seasons, and the familiar.
“Motto Tooku e” is a 2008 single and an encouraging song that was also used as the theme for the Beijing Olympics broadcast.
It’s a grand rock ballad that feels like a push on the back, with Ryota Fujimaki’s unwaveringly direct, powerful vocals piercing through.
The message is so moving it can bring you to tears, and it’s said to reflect Fujimaki’s own step-by-step determination at a time when he struggled to write lyrics.
It’s a song that lifts you up when you’re striving for someone else or want to rally yourself—encouraging you and boosting your motivation.
One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
It was released as FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ 14th single.
The jacket and music video featured Masahiro Tanaka, who at the time was a pitcher for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, making it a song whose lyrics resonate with Tanaka’s way of life and image.
The lyrics, which say that with just a little courage you can keep going, are very encouraging.
Fight! SalarymanKetsumeishi
The four-member hip-hop group Ketsumeishi’s “Tatakae Salaryman.” This song is a passionate cheer for men who fight through each day.
With its fiery rhythm and melody, it’s sure to fire you up.
It’s the kind of track that gives you energy when you just don’t want to go to work.
Full-Power BoySukima Suichi
When a deal is entering its final stage or you have an important presentation coming up over the weekend, many people find themselves incredibly busy with no time to rest as the deadline approaches.
In times like that, you can start to feel suffocated and not want to go to work—right? That’s when I recommend listening to this song! It’s a classic pump-up anthem, and even in tough situations, it will help you push through just a little more.
If you’re thinking, “I want to give it my all, but my heart just isn’t in it…,” get through it with this song by your side!
Love will winKAN
Ai wa Katsu (Love Will Win) is KAN’s eighth single, released in 1990.
It’s the kind of song you want to listen to when you have to face difficulties at work.
In 2011, it was also performed by the “Ganbarou Nippon: Ai wa Katsu” singers at an event supporting relief efforts for the Great East Japan Earthquake, and it has been covered by many famous artists.