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 Sick of Your Job (21–30)
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
An aggressive rock number by ONE OK ROCK that champions valuing instinct over logic and the importance of always pushing forward! Its powerful vocals and driving sound will inspire anyone who listens.
The track was selected as the ending theme for the TBS TV program “Arabikidan,” and upon its release in February 2010, it reached No.
9 on the Oricon weekly chart—marking the band’s first-ever Top 10 entry.
It’s the perfect song to boost your motivation during a workout, delivering a fiery message that feels like it’s telling you, “Now’s the time to get moving!”—sure to ignite your determination.
Everything is exhausting!takayan
This song by Takayan is perfect for days when you’re worn out from work.
The lyrics distill all the daily hassles and the stress of dealing with people.
From annoying part-time bosses to social pressure, it’s full of things you can’t help but relate to.
But it doesn’t forget the hope that “one day I’ll glow up,” either.
Released in April 2024, this track is Takayan’s 56th single, and there’s even a solo show planned in Shibuya, Tokyo, in November.
When you’re down because of work or feeling treated unfairly, listening to it will surely lighten your mood.
It’s the kind of song that speaks for your feelings.
AkariMy Hair is Bad
A gem of a song that captures the feelings of people who keep fighting hard even while weary from everyday life.
Included on My Hair is Bad’s album “ghosts,” released in July 2024, this track vividly portrays the inner heart that puts on a brave face while harboring weakness, along with the will to move forward nonetheless.
Emotional guitar tones and powerful vocals gently embrace the emotions deep within.
The album “ghosts” also features the theme song for the film “Crayon Shin-chan: Our Dinosaur Diary” and the official theme for the 96th Senbatsu as presented by MBS.
When work or relationships weigh on you and your heart feels like it might break, this song will be by your side and help you take a step toward tomorrow.
It’s us.imase
If you’re feeling anxious or irritated about your current situation and don’t know what to do, I recommend “Bokurada” by imase.
New employees who’ve just joined a company and anyone still early in their career will especially relate.
The lyrics portray a strong determination to seize a future true to oneself by overcoming things one by one, even though every day feels stifling under so many rules.
If things aren’t going well and every day feels boring, let this song give you hope.
Don’t Mind Me (feat. Sota Hanamura from Da-iCE)Ayumu Imazu
“Don’t mind me” is a song that cheers you on to keep being yourself and not let work troubles get you down.
Released in 2023, it’s a collaborative track by singer-songwriter Ayumu Imazu and Sota Hanamura from Da-iCE.
When something negative happens, dwelling on it only darkens your mood, right? The lyrics convey a desire to shift your mindset—don’t overthink things no matter what happens; instead, look forward: What will you do on your next day off? Who do you want to become from here? The song encourages living joyfully with that kind of positivity.
Its brisk rhythm also lifts your spirits.
Week!Do As Infinity
Do As Infinity’s “Week!” is a song that gives you a boost with a reassuring “It’s okay” when you’re tired.
Released in 2001, it was used as the theme song for the drama “Yome wa Mitsuboshi.” On weekdays when things don’t go well and you feel gloomy, and even on precious days off when bad things still happen and every day feels rough… the song says that there are days like that, and surely something good will come next.
When you’re worn out from work every day and feel like you don’t even have the strength to look ahead, try letting this song lift your spirits.
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.
