An encouraging work song for office workers
If you’re a hardworking office worker, there are probably days when you feel like, “I just can’t do it today…” During busy seasons you might be stuck working overtime, maybe you’ve made a big mistake, or you could be struggling with relationships at work.
In this article, we’re introducing a selection of motivational songs for office workers to listen to in times like these.
We’ve picked not only songs themed around working life, but also classic anthems that can support you when your spirits are low.
Find a song that matches your feelings and situation, and hang in there just a little longer.
Playlist
| An encouraging work song for office workers | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi |  play_arrow | An anthem cheering on adults who have accumulated life experience, and... |
| 2 | Fight! SalarymanKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | It’s precisely because there are people working hard on the front lines that the company… |
| 3 | progressSuga Shikao |  play_arrow | This song is by the band k… that Suga Shikao is a member of. |
| 4 | Sailing DayBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | One of BUMP OF CHICKEN's signature songs... |
| 5 | Hymn to LaborMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto |  play_arrow | Momo..., which was released on Labor Thanksgiving Day in 2011... |
| 6 | coloring; color scheme; hues; decoration; embellishment; added flair (figurative)Mr.Children |  play_arrow | Things around me, the casual everyday li... |
| 7 | HeroFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | A father working hard for his family, doing his best... |
| 8 | Life is full of dreams.Shiina Ringo |  play_arrow | Shiina Ringo’s… with a jazzy vibe in the air |
| 9 | It’s fine.Urufuruzu |  play_arrow | When I find myself burdened with worries at work or feeling unsure… |
| 10 | The Land of ‘Good Job’ (Otsukaresama)Saitō Kazuyoshi |  play_arrow | A song that encourages people who are doing their best, while reflecting on the meaning of casual words. |
| 11 | Coffee and syrupOfficial Hige Dandism |  play_arrow | A song that expresses the struggles and hopes of a new working adult through the changing nature of coffee. |
| 12 | There’s always tomorrowUrufuruzu |  play_arrow | Based on the original song by Kyu Sakamoto, “Joe… |
| 13 | I am a fatherHamada Shogo |  play_arrow | A father who works for the sake of his child is so... |
| 14 | Before the departureWANIMA |  play_arrow | Even a brand-new employee fresh out of school is a fully fledged salaryman… |
| 15 | As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | Signature song(s) of DREAMS COME TRUE... |
| 16 | BEAUTIFULTakahashi Yuu |  play_arrow | If you’re struggling with problems at work and that... |
| 17 | Daddy’s SongImawano Kiyoshirō |  play_arrow | Japan’s rock icons from the Showa to Heisei eras… |
| 18 | MissionNakamura Emi |  play_arrow | Singer-songwriter Nakam… |
| 19 | Don’t give upZARD |  play_arrow | Sung quite directly as a cheer song for office workers… |
| 20 | Cheers to Life! ~Farewell Song~koohii karā |  play_arrow | I ended up being transferred, or I got laid off... |
| 21 | I don’t want to work.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai |  play_arrow | A hefty, dynamic sound and the everyday feeling… |
| 22 | Soul RevolutionSuperfly |  play_arrow | The soccer theme song for NHK in fiscal year 2010… |
| 23 | Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | A newcomer who has just entered a new environment and is feeling bewildered... |
| 24 | Flash GirlToukyou Jihen |  play_arrow | Since it was used in a commercial, I can hum most of the chorus... |
| 25 | STAY DREAMNagabuchi Tsuyoshi |  play_arrow | A powerful cheer song by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi that sings about moving forward without giving up. |
| 26 | Full-Power BoySukima Suichi |  play_arrow | Even when I try and try my best, things still don’t go well... |
| 27 | Stars on EarthNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | The things that once shone have quietly faded away... |
| 28 | For me to be myselfOzaki Yutaka |  play_arrow | The figure of a person who keeps fighting alone in the cold city... |
| 29 | That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando |  play_arrow | The importance of not giving up and believing to the end. It inspires the courage to face difficulties. |
| 30 | Why Don’t You Play in Hell?Hoshino Gen |  play_arrow | If we liken the present world to hell, is it really that bad… |
| 31 | An Anthem to Encourage the Talented and TroubledBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | It really hits people who are worried they don’t have any talent... |
| 32 | We will shoot tomorrow!dohatsuten |  play_arrow | I wander a bit, likening myself to a gunslinger... |
| 33 | At all times.Makihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | So that I can love myself no matter what... |
| 34 | The Salaryman’s SongAyane P |  play_arrow | Singing about the dreary, repetitive daily life of a salaryman... |
| 35 | Endless JourneyMr.Children |  play_arrow | A song that likens life to a journey, with lyrics you can relate to... |
| 36 | YELL ~Yell~Kobukuro |  play_arrow | I feel like I’m not contributing much, or standing out... |
| 37 | Motto.Abe Mao |  play_arrow | A way of living where you suppress your own emotions... |
| 38 | POISON ~A world where you can’t even say what you want to say~Sorimachi Takashi |  play_arrow | A serialized TV drama broadcast in 1998 based on a manga… |
| 39 | sunflowerYūsuke |  play_arrow | As one song by Yusuke Kamiji in his singer persona 'Yusuke'... |
| 40 | crazy crazyHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | Since it's an up-tempo and refreshing song, it's perfect for the morning... |
| 41 | NIPPONShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | It starts with the lyrics “Hooray, hooray,” uh… |
| 42 | contrailGILLE |  play_arrow | The song that also became the theme for the film “The Wind Rises,” by Matsu… |
| 43 | LOVE2000hitomi |  play_arrow | Catchy and pop, Hitomi’s… |
| 44 | HAPPYSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu |  play_arrow | Nippon TV’s Saturday drama “Super Salary…” |
| 45 | star trainPerfume |  play_arrow | The main/lead of Perfume’s documentary film... |
| 46 | I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā |  play_arrow | A cheer song-style rock track by Sambomaster |
| 47 | It’s okayMarushii |  play_arrow | Marcy’s cheering song, let’s move forward positively |
| 48 | revolutionMOROHA |  play_arrow | MOROHA’s moving songs that convey the courage to overcome hardship |
| 49 | Young SongKawasaki Takaya |  play_arrow | Takaya Kawasaki’s soothing song wraps the heart |
| 50 | JUMPin’ JUMP UP!!!!fourfolium |  play_arrow | The protagonist, who works at a game company, struggles hard at their job... |
| 51 | galaxyFujifaburikku |  play_arrow | A high-energy guitar-and-drum track that boosts your work speed. |
| 52 | Don’t Mind Me (feat. Sota Hanamura from Da-iCE)Ayumu Imazu |  play_arrow | Let’s live positively without worrying—an anthem of encouragement. |
| 53 | Good luck to me tomorrow.Nanawo Akari |  play_arrow | Nanaou Akari’s new song that sings about the importance of living true to yourself |
| 54 | HERBlock B |  play_arrow | Japanese lyrics in a song by a famous boy group in South Korea… |
| 55 | Good job.chanyu i |  play_arrow | A cheer song for Chanyu-i, popular on social media |
| 56 | freeAbe Mao |  play_arrow | If there’s something you want to do, do it before you have regrets… |
| 57 | There’s no one who can take your place.Mōningu Musume ’14 |  play_arrow | Chosen as the official cheer song for the Japan national team at the Sochi Olympics... |
| 58 | The wind is blowing.ikimonogakari |  play_arrow | NHK London Olympic/Paralympic... |
| 59 | JupiterHirahara Ayaka |  play_arrow | When you're working, everyone goes through a period where they lose confidence… |
| 60 | rainbowFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | A synchronized ... that aired in the 2000s |
| 61 | SHAKECNBLUE |  play_arrow | I’m just spending the same kind of days every day at work… |
| 62 | Limited Expressyuzu |  play_arrow | The 7th theme song of the dating variety show 'Ainori'… |
| 63 | weeeekNEWS |  play_arrow | In the chorus, each day from Monday to Sunday is sung... |