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 cheer songs: inspiring masterpieces and popular tracks (21–30)
Toward the lightMr.Children
This is a song by Mr.Children, one of Japan’s most iconic bands.
Among their many hugely popular tracks, this one is a bit unusual.
It sings about a somewhat difficult period after entering society, yet when the phrase “Toward Where the Light Shines,” which is also the title, is repeated at the end, it still fills you with the determination to keep going.
Best FriendKiroro
It’s a song that makes you feel you can overcome hardships as long as you have friends who can encourage you.
It was released as a single by Kiroro in June 2001 and is well known as the theme song for the morning drama Churasan.
It was also performed at the 52nd NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.
Job-change cheer songs: inspiring masterpieces and popular tracks (31–40)
Over DriveJUDY AND MARY
From the beginning to the end, the brightness of the song lifts your spirits.
No matter the situation, it fills you with cheer and energy.
It feels like it’s telling us that it’s important to set aside small mistakes and slip-ups for now and keep moving forward.
April windElefanto Kashimashi
This is a song by Elephant Kashimashi, a band known for many soulful tracks that stir the heart.
As the title suggests, it’s a popular number as a song for the season of beginnings.
Miyamoto’s powerful vocals give you strength and make you feel ready to take a new step forward.
Don’t give upZARD
It was released in 1993 as ZARD’s sixth single.
As ZARD’s biggest hit, which boosted their recognition and popularity, it is still customary for the performers to sing it in chorus just before a runner reaches the goal in Nippon TV’s ‘24-Hour Television: Love Saves the Earth’ charity marathon.
It’s an encouraging song, emphasizing the importance of having the determination not to lose to yourself or to others.
The Reason We Set Out on a JourneyOzawa Kenji
With its profound lyrics and high musicality, this masterpiece by Kenji Ozawa still grips fans’ hearts to this day.
It’s a song dedicated to a lover setting off on a distant journey, but as the title suggests, everyone has times when they embark on their own journeys and new beginnings.
It’s a song that gives you a gentle push at such moments.
Wouldn’t it be the perfect track for anyone considering a career change?
GUTS!arashi
It was released in 2014 as Arashi’s 43rd single.
The song was used as the theme for the drama “Even If You’re Weak You Can Win: Aoishi-sensei and the Clumsy High School Baseball Players’ Ambition,” starring group member Kazunari Ninomiya, and it reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
The choreography ties into the drama’s content, incorporating baseball-inspired moves.
It’s a song that makes you feel as if you’re being cheered on by a pep squad.