[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!
Playlist
| [Motivation Injection] Songs to listen to on days when you don't want to go to work | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | The TV drama Emergency Room 24 Hours and the film Mayu... |
| 2 | Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi |  play_arrow | The four-piece rock band, Elephant Kashimashi… |
| 3 | HeroAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | Namie Amuro’s 45th single and the 20… |
| 4 | Endless JourneyMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr. Children, who have many famous songs everyone knows... |
| 5 | YellKobukuro |  play_arrow | As Kobukuro’s major-label debut single... |
| 6 | GrandeurSnow Man |  play_arrow | A high-energy dance number that sets you on fire... |
| 7 | Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi |  play_arrow | A song that can heal a weary heart: Aoi Teshima’s “Letter to Tomorrow.” |
| 8 | No.1DISH// |  play_arrow | In 2011, the artist collective EBiDA… |
| 9 | seven colorsBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | The intro is striking, as if sunlight were streaming in, … |
| 10 | Go for it!!Urufuruzu |  play_arrow | The ninth single by Ulfuls, in 1995… |
| 11 | BirdmanSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | It starts with Fukase’s opening vocals and claps… |
| 12 | Another Great Day!!LiSA |  play_arrow | A rock number where LiSA's coolness explodes… |
| 13 | SMILYOtsuka Ai |  play_arrow | Speaking of Ai Otsuka, her upbeat vibe is also part of her charm... |
| 14 | Wings Named YouKobukuro |  play_arrow | …with numerous tie-ins such as drama and commercial songs… |
| 15 | My RevolutionWatanabe Misato |  play_arrow | On mornings when I'm feeling down or just can't get fired up, I take a quick... |
| 16 | Stand UpKuraki Mai |  play_arrow | The lightness and rhythm of the acoustic guitar… |
| 17 | Mienai Chikara ~Invisible One~B’z |  play_arrow | …still leading the forefront of Japan’s rock scene. |
| 18 | At all times.Makihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | It was selected as the theme song for the film “No Abnormality on the Employment Front.” |
| 19 | Fight!!Moritaka Chisato |  play_arrow | Released as Chisato Moritaka’s 14th single, ... |
| 20 | AGAINDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | DREAMS CO..., released in 2014 |
| 21 | Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi |  play_arrow | The drama starring Makiko Esumi, “On a Moonlit Night…” |
| 22 | Have a nice dayNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s songs, which are hugely popular especially among young women... |
| 23 | That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando |  play_arrow | The variety show “Hok-chan no Yamada Katsu-te…” |
| 24 | peace signYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s ultra-straightforward rock tune, “Pi…” |
| 25 | I don’t want to go.SHISHAMO |  play_arrow | Girls band SHIS…, representing the younger generation |
| 26 | Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu |  play_arrow | For you, who work hard every single day, … |
| 27 | Don’t give upZARD |  play_arrow | As ZARD’s sixth single, in 1993… |
| 28 | Soul RevolutionSuperfly |  play_arrow | NHK's 2010 soccer theme song… |
| 29 | Dream FighterPerfume |  play_arrow | The three-member techno unit, Perfume’s 8... |
| 30 | Further awayRemioromen |  play_arrow | Songs that express feelings drawn from everyday life, scenery, and the changing seasons—things we feel close to. |
| 31 | We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā |  play_arrow | A three-piece rock band original written for a commercial... |
| 32 | One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | FUNKY MONKEY BABYS14… |
| 33 | Full-Power BoySukima Suichi |  play_arrow | The negotiations are entering the final stage, and on the weekend I have an important ap... |
| 34 | GuildBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | When I hear “work,” it reminds me of BUMP OF CH… |
| 35 | I don’t want to work.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai |  play_arrow | The most relatable moment in this world—when you don’t want to work... |
| 36 | Love will winKAN |  play_arrow | To Mr. KAN, who released it in 1990... |
| 37 | Letter ~To You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki |  play_arrow | It was also used in NHK’s “Minna no Uta” in 2008... |
| 38 | Let’s do our best.SMAP |  play_arrow | When it comes to cheer songs sung by SMAP, this is the one... |
| 39 | Let’s give it a tryWANIMA |  play_arrow | By the three-piece punk band, WANIMA... |
| 40 | Fight Songarashi |  play_arrow | The official cheer song of “G no Arashi!”. Released in 2007… |
| 41 | Silent majorityKeyakizaka46 |  play_arrow | Among new members of the workforce, there are some who think, “At my first-choice company…” |
| 42 | Fight! SalarymanKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | The four-member hip-hop group, Ketsumeishi’s… |
| 43 | Messenger from Sunday↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓ |  play_arrow | After THE BLUE HEARTS broke up, th… |
| 44 | fateSUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | The rock band SUPER B, continuing their remarkable winning streak... |
| 45 | three mon coinsMOROHA |  play_arrow | A motivational track from MOROHA, the acoustic guitar rap duo |
| 46 | revolutionMOROHA |  play_arrow | MOROHA’s moving songs that convey the courage to overcome hardship |
| 47 | Runnerbakufū suranpu |  play_arrow | It has become thoroughly established as a cheering song for high school baseball... |
| 48 | There’s always tomorrowRe:Japan |  play_arrow | The original song is by Kyu Sakamoto, and this one is Re:Jap… |
| 49 | Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | The aggressive rock of ONE OK ROCK that advances with a sense-driven approach |
| 50 | Rising SunEXILE |  play_arrow | A charit… aimed at supporting the recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake |
| 51 | YELLikimonogakari |  play_arrow | The NHK All-Japan School Music Competition, Junior High School Division… |
| 52 | WINDKōda Kumi |  play_arrow | As Kumi Koda’s 29th single, 2… |
| 53 | Don’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako |  play_arrow | As Takako Okamura’s fifth single, 198... |
| 54 | signpostFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | Released as Masaharu Fukuyama’s 24th single, ... |
| 55 | Under the same skyayaka |  play_arrow | A female singer-songwriter from Osaka Prefecture... |
| 56 | Song of the Yoito-makeMiwA Akihiro |  play_arrow | In 1965, under the former stage name Akihiro Maruyama... |
| 57 | I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu |  play_arrow | If you ask what the most well-known Japanese song in the world is… |
| 58 | A Sign of CourageUshiwakamaru Saburota |  | Ushiwakamaru Saburōta is the character from the energy drink “Regain”… |
| 59 | Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterSuga Shikao |  play_arrow | To commemorate Shikao Suga’s 10th debut anniversary... |
| 60 | Grateful, thrilled, and overwhelmed like a stormarashi |  play_arrow | Released in 2000 as Arashi’s fourth single… |
| 61 | WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro |  play_arrow | Often used at weddings and the like, by Ayaka and Kobukuro... |
| 62 | bowlingTakahashi Yuu |  play_arrow | To this extent, human desires and languid feelings... |
| 63 | ReawakeR (feat.Felix of Stray Kids)LiSA |  play_arrow | A powerful cheer song by LiSA and Stray Kids |
| 64 | migratory bird[Alexandros] | ![migratory bird[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O_DLtVuiqhI/default.jpg) play_arrow | Boosting dreams and hopes with an exhilarating song |
| 65 | I don’t want to get out of my futon.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai |  play_arrow | A song that depicts the feeling of not being able to get out of bed |
| 66 | PlasmaYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s music heals the heart. |
| 67 | The wind is blowing.AKB48 |  play_arrow | The Great East Japan Earthquake, which was released in 2011... |
| 68 | Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS |  play_arrow | This song is by THE BLUE HEARTS... |
| 69 | Don’t Mind Me (feat. Sota Hanamura from Da-iCE)Ayumu Imazu |  play_arrow | Let’s live positively without worrying—an anthem of encouragement. |
| 70 | 365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48 |  play_arrow | The main theme of the NHK morning drama series “Asa ga Kita”... |
| 71 | My Favorite SongELLEGARDEN |  play_arrow | Gaining popularity across a wide range of generations in the Japanese rock scene… |
| 72 | Sora-buneTOKIO |  play_arrow | As TOKIO’s 35th single, 20… |
| 73 | The wind is blowing.ikimonogakari |  play_arrow | As Ikimonogakari’s 24th single... |
| 74 | I know, okay.Kyūso Nekokami |  play_arrow | Kyuso Nekokami, known for their humorous lyrics... |
| 75 | Let’s break throughguddō mōningu amerika |  play_arrow | Packed with a rock vibe from the very beginning, this track features gui... |
| 76 | TOMORROWMayo Okamoto |  play_arrow | Mayo Okamoto’s debut, released in 1995... |
| 77 | ultra soulB’z |  play_arrow | The 31st single by B’z, released in 2001… |
| 78 | YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA |  play_arrow | The theme song of the TV drama 'If You Turn Around, He Is There' is... |
| 79 | Working manUNICORN |  play_arrow | The pathos of the office worker, and a work-themed co… |