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.
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[I Don’t Want to Work!!] Songs to Listen to When You’re Fed Up with Your Job (71–80)
Full-Power BoySukima Suichi
When a deal is entering its final stage or you have an important presentation coming up over the weekend, many people find themselves incredibly busy with no time to rest as the deadline approaches.
In times like that, you can start to feel suffocated and not want to go to work—right? That’s when I recommend listening to this song! It’s a classic pump-up anthem, and even in tough situations, it will help you push through just a little more.
If you’re thinking, “I want to give it my all, but my heart just isn’t in it…,” get through it with this song by your side!
Salaryman’s Song 2011Hatsune Miku
Hatsune Miku’s “Salaryman’s Song 2011” sings about the feeling of boredom that comes from repeating the same thing every day.
Produced by Ayane ~xi-on~, this track feels like a direct reflection of the daily life of an office worker.
Many listeners will likely think, “This is about me,” and relate to it! We often say that normal is best, but days spent doing nothing but shuttling between home and the office without any change can feel a bit sad, can’t they? Still, it’s also true that somewhere inside we keep thinking, “Tomorrow, something will be different.” Recommended for those who, while searching for a glimmer of hope somewhere in their hearts, feel the bittersweetness of simply living day by day.
Don’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako
It was released in 1987 as Takako Okamura’s fifth single.
Thanks to numerous tie-ins, it is known as one of her signature songs.
Although she originally created it as a heartbreak song, the lyrics ended up encouraging people who have dreams, and it has been cherished as an anthem of support.
[I Don't Want to Work!!] Songs to Listen to When You've Had Enough of Your Job (81–90)
Labor CALLINGdohatsuten
Dohatsuten’s 2009 track “Labor CALLING” turns the grueling grind of working every day for a week into song.
Not only Monday through Friday—plenty of people work without a break on weekends too.
The lyrics strike a chord from start to finish for those folks.
You understand you have to do your best for your family and for consumers, but it makes you want to ask, “So where’s my reward?” Dohatsuten sings that feeling perfectly.
And within the song, there’s also a cheer that says, “Even so, let’s somehow keep going together!”
Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi
When you’re worn out from working in an unfamiliar place, it might be nice to let Aoi Teshima’s “Letter to Tomorrow” soothe you with her gentle voice.
Released in 2016, it was the theme song for the popular drama “Someday I’ll Remember This Love and Surely Cry.”
At all times.Makihara Noriyuki
This is the third single by singer-songwriter Noriyuki Makihara, chosen as the theme song for the film No Anomaly on the Employment Front.
It’s a track that gives you a push, telling you that no matter how tough things get, if you grit your teeth and keep moving forward without losing sight of your convictions, you’ll surely arrive at the answers you’ve been searching for.
It’s a refreshing piece that brings you back to the enthusiasm you had at the start, especially when work gets so busy that you might lose sight of it.
Silent majorityKeyakizaka46
Among new members of the workforce, there are probably some who say, “It wasn’t my first-choice company, but I joined because I got an offer,” or “I actually have something I want to do, but I couldn’t take the first step and ended up getting a job like everyone else.” You might find yourself repeatedly asking, “Am I really okay with things as they are?” and even losing the desire to go to work.
If that sounds like you, I really hope you’ll listen to this song.
Should you keep working at your current company, or quit and pursue your dream? There may be no single right answer, but it might give you a chance to confront your feelings anew.