Job-change anthems: inspiring and popular songs that give you courage
I’m sure many of you aren’t satisfied with the status quo and are working hard every day to aim even higher, pursuing the goals and dreams you love.
Some of you may be struggling with your current job or relationships and are considering a career change, or perhaps you keep noticing ads for job sites because you’re feeling stressed about your situation.
This time, we’re introducing a selection of songs to cheer on those of you thinking about changing jobs.
Whether you feel close to breaking or are looking for a dose of positivity, we hope you’ll find a favorite track that can support you.
And we wish you every success in your job change!
Job-change cheer songs: inspiring classics and popular tracks (1–10)
Endless JourneyMr.Children
As a nationally beloved band with fans across generations, Mr.Children has many hits.
Their song “Owarinaki Tabi” (Endless Journey), released in 1998 as their 15th single, is a popular, well-known anthem often embraced as a motivational song.
If you’re considering a career change, your worries may feel endless.
This track will surely resonate, stirring a feeling from deep within—“Alright, I’m going to do this!” It’s a song that makes you want to leap into a new world and take on new challenges.
Wings Named YouKobukuro
Kobukuro’s songs are known for gently standing by those who are hurt or feeling down.
Their track “Wings Named You,” released as a single in 2006, is one many people likely remember as both a drama theme and a commercial song.
Its lyrics remind us of things we’d almost forgotten—something we were passionate about when we were young, the drive we brought to our hobbies or work, the friends who faced forward and moved ahead with us.
It’s a song that will surely breathe positivity into the heart of anyone considering a career change.
sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI
Sazanka by SEKAI NO OWARI, released in 2018.
The song was used as NHK’s theme for the PyeongChang Olympics and Paralympics that year.
It’s a cheer song for athletes who must deliver the fruits of their hard work at the decisive moment in their quest for medals, but it’s not just for athletes—it’s for anyone giving their all every day or trying to take on a new challenge.
If you’re thinking about changing jobs, its gentle yet piercing lyrics will surely give you courage.
job hunting for a career changeSAWA
DTM singer-songwriter SAWA’s title is, quite literally, “Job Hunting.” The song is the lead track from the album of the same name released in 2020.
It feels as if it speaks for those who joined a company full of hope only to find it wasn’t the workplace or job they imagined and now want to switch jobs.
Everyone has their share of worries at work, big or small, but the lyrics make you think, “This is a bit much…” Even so, there are surely people actually living that kind of life.
It’s a song that helps you cut ties cleanly and take the next step forward.
Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu
Takahashi Yu’s signature positive song “Ashita wa Kitto Ii Hi ni Naru” (“Tomorrow Will Surely Be a Good Day”).
Even the title alone is encouraging, and for some reason this song feels incredibly convincing.
Released as a single in 2015, it was also used in a commercial.
Many people who were feeling down, unmotivated day after day, or not finding joy in things were surely saved by this track.
It certainly resonates with those wrestling with the idea of changing jobs, too, and it’s a positive number that makes you think, “Maybe I’ll give it a try!”
For me to be myselfOzaki Yutaka
Yutaka Ozaki’s “Boku ga Boku de Aru Tame ni” has long enjoyed charismatic popularity.
It’s one of his most famous songs—you hear it in commercials, and it’s also known for being covered by Mr.
Children.
If you’re struggling with your current job and thinking about changing careers, you might be overthinking and on the verge of losing sight of yourself.
This song will surely resonate with people like that.
As the title suggests, it’s a “self-cheer” song—an example of how to stay true to yourself without wavering.
Full-Power BoySukima Suichi
A song so famous as a national cheer anthem that it hardly needs an introduction: Sukima Switch’s “Zenryoku Shonen.” Released in 2005, quite some time ago, it’s still heard everywhere, used for tie-ins, and covered by countless artists.
It’s a track that has surely helped many people through their struggles, and it will resonate with anyone considering a job change as well.
Its straightforward, bold lyrics are sure to lift your spirits and push you forward.