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!
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Job-change cheering songs: inspiring classics and popular tracks (91–100)
Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki
It was released in 2008 as Angela Aki’s eighth single.
The song is an arrangement of “Tegami,” which she originally wrote as the set piece for the junior high division of the 2008 NHK National School Music Competition, adapted for her own vocal performance.
Because of its lyrics, it’s also a classic graduation song.
The lyrics also resonate with club activities and are encouraging.
A light called hopeYamashita Tatsuro
Life is full of hardship and pain.
I find myself stopping and staring at my feet.
There have been many times like that.
When I feel crushed and think I can’t go on, listening to this song makes me feel like I can try again.
Job-change cheer songs: inspirational masterpieces and popular tracks (101–110)
To the One at the BeginningFuse Akira
“To the One at the Beginning” is a single by Akira Fuse, released in November 2005.
It’s a grand song that fills you with the courage to take a new step forward when you listen to it.
It was used as the opening theme from episode 34 onward of Kamen Rider Hibiki.
Runnerbakufū suranpu
This is a quintessential song to listen to when you want to get fired up.
From start to finish, it brims with a passion that races straight through.
Sunplaza Nakano-kun’s powerful vocals give me strong encouragement whenever I feel like I’m about to lose heart.
countrysideTamaki Kōji
This is a song by Koji Tamaki, an artist admired by fellow artists.
It’s an acoustic guitar-driven anthem of encouragement.
His powerful yet transparent voice is sure to resonate with anyone.
As you listen, you feel, “This is okay,” and find yourself able to move forward.
Cactus FlowerZaitsu Kazuo
This is a song by Kazuo Zaitsu, the frontman of the legendary band Tulip.
It’s a classic that was also used in the drama “Under One Roof.” Although it’s a song about parting, its beautiful melody somehow makes you feel like taking a step forward again.
We againSG
Singer SG, whose popularity has surged on social media platforms like TikTok.
He originally gained attention by leveraging his language skills—covering English and Korean songs in Japanese, and Japanese songs in Korean.
His original track “Bokura Mata” (“We, Again”) is a gentle-voiced number that gives you courage.
The lyrics are especially striking for moments when you and someone close must go separate ways—like graduation or starting a job—blowing away feelings of loneliness.
When a painful parting comes, why not take your time and listen to this song?
