I want to quit my job!! Uplifting songs to listen to when work is tough
Since becoming a working adult, haven’t many of us had moments when we thought, “I really don’t want to go to work…”?
Commuting on packed trains every day, dealing with bosses and clients, the ever-growing workload, overtime—work is rarely straightforward.
When the stress piles up, you might even find yourself thinking, “I just want to quit.”
Still, I think there are many people who feel, “I want to push through a little longer!”
In this article, I’ll introduce songs to listen to when you feel like quitting your job.
There are plenty of tough things, but we’ve gathered cheers to support you as you bravely face them.
Don’t overdo it—go at your own pace and do your best.
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I Want to Quit My Job!! Uplifting Songs to Listen to When Work Is Tough (21–30)
BraveNaoto Intiraymi
If I had to describe this song in one word, it would be “hope.” Isn’t that the perfect word for its sparkling, pop sound and its relentlessly forward-looking vibe? It doesn’t offer empty platitudes; it gives encouragement that truly makes sense.
Are you starting to hate yourself for stumbling and not being able to move forward? Naoto Inti Raymi is ready and waiting, fully prepared to give you a push on the back.
HeroFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
This song cheers on working fathers everywhere—it’s a popular anthem by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS! No matter how tough work gets, dads work hard for their families, and even on days off, when their bodies are tired, they still go out to make sure everyone has fun.
The lyrics express gratitude and appreciation for those dads who give their all every day.
I’m sure that even when you’re doing your best, there aren’t many chances to hear “thank you.” But your family definitely appreciates you and is proud of you.
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
When you feel like quitting your job, this is the song I want you to pause and listen to! It’s a signature track by the hugely popular girls’ rock band SHISHAMO and a classic go-to cheer-up song.
In the first verse, it lays out worries that anyone who works can relate to.
Even so, the upbeat lyrics—“I’ll keep going for that special weekend treat!!”—are sure to lift you up.
Things might be tough right now, but if you listen to this song, I think you’ll feel like giving it your all just a little longer.
Coffee and syrupOfisharu Higedan Dism
Since their major debut in 2018, Official HIGE DANDism—a four-piece piano pop band that has drawn particular attention among younger artists—has released this track.
The song, themed around new members of the workforce, portrays the anxieties about the future and the inner conflicts about the present that anyone who works is likely to experience.
Even when the busyness of everyday life dulls your senses, it carries a message to swallow it all and keep moving toward the future, set to a light, catchy melody.
It’s the kind of number that can make you feel like giving it your all—charging ahead even when you’re struggling at work.
AmbitiousSuperfly
When it comes to warm, gentle cheer-up songs for working adults, this is the one! It was also the theme song for the drama “I Will Not Work Overtime, Period!” starring Yuriko Yoshitaka, and it’s become a staple anthem for working people.
We’re all busy in our own environments, and I think everyone has moments when they get fed up with daily life and feel like quitting.
At times like that, remember your beginnings and give this song a listen.
The message to “Be cool!!” as you move closer to your dreams and goals is sure to strike a chord.
I know, okay.Kyūso Nekokami
This song, by the rock band Kyuso Nekokami, is one that brings back the passion and youth we felt during our school days.
While many of their tracks feature lyrics full of humor, this one is a straightforward, heart-piercing anthem of encouragement.
First, you’re struck by the melancholic intro, followed by a passionate performance that seems to capture a mind tangled in confusion and doubt.
Then come the lyrics.
The protagonist realizes they’ve become someone half-hearted—just all talk, without putting in the effort.
I think everyone can relate to that in some way.
But as the song heads toward its finale, they vow to rise up again to pursue the ideals they once dreamed of.
When you feel like quitting your job, listening to this song might help you remember why you started and think, “Alright, I’ll push myself a little harder!”
At any timeMakihara Noriyuki
Among working adults, some may be thinking, “I have a dream I want to achieve someday!” For some, that dream might be so important that they’d even consider quitting their current company to pursue it.
For those who are struggling with how to shape the rest of their lives, this song is recommended.
What do you need to live true to yourself, and what should you do…? I think this is a song that gives you the chance to carefully reflect on those important questions.