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 (41–50)
bridge to gloryyuzu
This is the 21st single by the folk duo Yuzu, chosen in 2004 as the official theme song for NHK’s Athens Olympics coverage.
Its powerful lyrics, evoking athletes’ efforts and the path to glory, and its catchy, beautiful choral work make it a song that truly resonates.
When you’re striving for something, there are hurdles and painful, difficult times, but this track gives you a push, telling you that there is always light waiting at the end of the journey.
It’s a song I recommend listening to when you feel stressed or uncertain at work.
Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi
This is the 15th single by Elephant Kashimashi, a four-piece rock band that stands apart from others thanks to vocalist Hiroji Miyamoto’s eccentric singing and performances.
Created as the theme song for the TV drama “Because the Moon Shines at Night,” the track helped bring Elephant Kashimashi’s name to a broader audience.
Its message—“We don’t know what awaits us beyond our current situation, but let’s try walking forward”—carries a mysterious power that blows away work-related stress.
It’s a song I recommend listening to carefully when you feel like quitting your job.
PopNishino Kana
A single released in 2017—refreshing, light, and guaranteed to clear your head.
With Kana Nishino’s signature perspective, it candidly portrays a working adult’s daily flow and emotions, and I’m sure there are plenty of relatable points! It’s catchy enough to make you want to hum along, too.
It’s the perfect track to lift your spirits on the weekend after working hard from Monday to Friday—or on those irregular days off when you can finally catch your breath.
You can go to your favorite live show, see your idol, go on a date, eat something delicious—what kind of day would you like to spend? Just thinking, “A quick escape from reality is waiting!” gives you a mysterious burst of energy, doesn’t it? It gives you that little extra push when work gets you down.
Oh, but of course, don’t overdo it.
Before the departureWANIMA
This is the song I’d love you to listen to when you’ve entered the working world and find yourself thinking, “Maybe this job isn’t for me—I just want to quit!” It’s a cheer song from WANIMA, a three-piece band from Kumamoto, dedicated to everyone who works.
It might be good to recall how you felt when you first chose this job and push yourself just a little further, or to feel okay about giving it your all and then looking for a new path.
The uplifting melody and KENTA’s strained, heartfelt vocals are sure to give you courage!
Don’t give upZARD
This is the sixth single by ZARD, a central presence among the Being label artists who dominated the J-POP scene in the 1990s.
It’s now a quintessential national anthem of encouragement—the first song that comes to mind when you think of a pep song.
The refreshing sound, built on rock-tinged guitar riffs and Izumi Sakai’s clear vocals, feels like a strong push on your back, as if someone is taking your hand and leading you forward.
It’s an everlasting song of support that gives you strength when you want to quit your job or when taking that one last step feels unbearably hard.
Let’s give it a tryWANIMA
A song by WANIMA, a three-piece rock band from Kumamoto Prefecture, covering the English folk song “Picnic.” It was used as the CM song for au’s Santaro series in the “Spring Door: Yatte Minyou (Try It)” edition, and many of you may have found its nostalgic melody familiar.
It’s a track that reminds us of a simple yet often forgotten feeling: nothing changes unless you start, and you won’t know if something suits you until you try.
It’s the kind of song that brings you back to your beginnings when you’re stuck at work or feeling so overwhelmed you want to quit your job.
Everyday lifeOfisharu Higedan Dism
“Nichijou” (“Everyday Life”) evokes scenes from the daily routines that pass by as if they were a matter of course.
It was released in 2023 by Official HIGE DANDism, a band active on the Reiwa-era J-pop scene.
The song portrays people confronting the anxiety and loneliness that come with work-filled days while struggling to live their best.
Its medium-tempo band arrangement and warm melody leave a strong impression.
It’s a track imbued with a gentle message that comforts listeners who are exhausted from trying so hard and find themselves letting out a weary sigh.
