I Don’t Want to Work!! Songs to Listen to When You’re Fed Up with Your Job
There are days for working adults and people with part-time jobs when you think, “I just can’t work today…” or “I don’t want to work!!” If you’re giving your all every day, it’s only natural to have days like that.
But it’s also true that taking a day off isn’t so easy… So in this article, I’ll introduce some songs you’ll want to listen to when you feel like you don’t want to work.
Listening to songs that seem to speak for your feelings might lighten your mood a little and give you the strength to get through the day.
I Don’t Want to Work!! Songs to Listen to When You’re Fed Up with Your Job
I don’t want to go.SHISHAMO
You’ve probably heard songs by SHISHAMO, the girls’ band representing the younger generation, in commercials too! Their charm lies in lyrics that resonate strongly with people their age and catchy melodies.
In this particular song they sing, “I don’t want to go to school,” but if you replace “school” with “work,” working adults will likely relate just as much.
Listening to it might even make you think, “Maybe it’s okay to play hooky once in a while.” Thinking that way can ease your mind and help you dive back into work with fresh energy.
I don’t want to work.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai
The most relatable song in the world for when you just don’t want to work.
You could even say it perfectly speaks for all the feelings office workers carry—it’s not an exaggeration! On top of those relatable lyrics, the super catchy, upbeat chorus feels strangely comforting, and as you listen, your mood keeps lifting.
Toward the end, there’s a positive message for you after giving it your all for the day, so try playing this song when you wake up and head to work with a brighter mindset!
DAREDEVILNanahoshi Orchestra
This rock number by the Nanahoshi Orchestra captures the lethargy of repeated night shifts and the frustration with time through a sense of exhilarating speed.
The track channels a rebellious spirit yearning to break free from a dull routine, carried by distorted guitar riffs and GUMI’s razor-sharp vocals.
Its aggressive sound may well mirror the impulse to shatter the status quo that everyone feels at least once.
This is an early fan favorite included on the April 2013 album “MONSTER BEERGARDEN.” Listen to it on your way home after an unfair day at work, and it will blow away the pent-up gloom in your heart and fuel you for tomorrow.
byte / part-time jobThe Misspergers
“This isn’t what the job listing promised!” This track by The Misspergers depicts the pent-up frustration of a part-time worker being spit out like a curse in rap form.
Billing themselves as a “work-drone dance! mad-song rock band,” their lyrics speak the raw truths of working people and have struck a chord with many.
This song appears on the EP ‘Long Live Labor,’ released in December 2023.
Despite its breezy four-on-the-floor beat, the biting lyrics that slam the bait-and-switch treatment leave a powerful impression through their stark contrast.
On nights when you trudge home feeling wronged, put this on and you might just feel that strange spark of energy—‘Guess I’ll manage to get through tomorrow too!’
Part-time jobresu
Days spent working while chased by rent and utilities, carrying a vague anxiety about the future.
This moving track sung by Resu turns that frustrating reality into song.
Over a conversational rap and alternative sound, it lays bare the lethargy toward work and the inner cry of “What do I want to become?”—so honestly that it hurts in the most relatable way.
Resu handled the lyrics and most of the production herself, and the song was released in January 2025.
As with works like “Ai Sashite,” where she sharply captures subtle shades of emotion, her signature realism hits home here.
Listening to this track, when you’re worn out by daily work and feel your dreams slipping away, you’ll feel a gentle push reminding you: you’re not alone.
Quit my part-time job.bakkudoroppu shinderera
The lyrics that give voice to frustrations every worker feels—pressure from colleagues, stagnant hourly wages, workplace relationships—are striking! Set to an irresistibly upbeat ska rhythm, this song blows your worries away in exhilarating fashion.
When the protagonist shouts, “I’m quitting for good!” you can’t help but project your own feelings onto them, and it somehow lifts your spirits.
The track was included on the October 2014 album Cinderella wa Ii Anbai and later selected for the best-of compilation BEST desu, making it a fan favorite! If you let yourself ride the song’s sense of speed, the stress built up from work might just become something you can laugh off.
As you listen to the whole band’s call-and-response, try shouting out your pent-up feelings together!
Good luck to me tomorrow.Nanawo Akari
This track stands out for its gentle, heartwarming melody and lyrics written in down-to-earth language.
It sings about the importance of living true to yourself in everyday life, offering a warm cheer to modern people overwhelmed by work.
Nanawo Akari’s distinctive vocals convey the message even more compellingly.
Set for release in February 2025, the song has been selected as the ending theme for the TV anime “I’m the Guild Receptionist, but I Don’t Want Overtime, So I’m Going to Solo the Boss,” and it features a pop, catchy sound.
It’s highly recommended for anyone who wants to rethink how they spend their time and make more room for self-care amid the rush of work.
With its soothing melody, it’s a wonderful song that brings comfort and energy for tomorrow.