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 get sick of your job (51–60)
No.1DISH//
The 13th single by DISH//, a four-member dance-rock band formed in 2011 from selected members of the artist collective EBiDAN.
Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime My Hero Academia, this high-energy, fast-paced rock track is sure to lift your spirits.
Its powerful message of never stopping as you walk toward the future ignites a spark in hearts worn out from daily work.
It’s a refreshing rock tune perfect for releasing stress when you need to blow off some steam.
We RookiesDISH//
This song honestly expresses the inner feelings of a new employee.
Even while fully aware that the world isn’t easy, they still think they’ll climb the career ladder smoothly—maybe that’s just what it means to be part of the “Yutori generation”? But in the music video, they do come across as a very straightforward and genuine new employee.
Glory to the commuting songsDOTAMA
Many people listen to music to distract themselves during gloomy commutes.
If that’s you, try adding DOTAMA’s “Glory to Commuter Songs” to your playlist.
It’s included on the album “Restruction: A Recommendation for Voluntary Resignation,” a collaboration with 8-bit composer USK released in 2012.
The sound is reminiscent of video game background music, and the music video is also styled like a game.
Many listeners will likely find themselves relating to the various scenes depicted in the lyrics—thinking, “That’s exactly me.”
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE
Used in many places such as the drama ‘Emergency Room 24 Hours,’ the film ‘Mayu: The Psychic Girl,’ and a Sumitomo Life commercial, this song carries a very powerful message.
When you’ve been facing one failure after another and don’t even feel like going to work, listening to it will surely lift your spirits.
[I Don't Want to Work!!] Songs to Listen to When You’re Sick of Your Job (61–70)
My Favorite SongELLEGARDEN
One of ELLEGARDEN’s staple songs, beloved across generations in the Japanese rock scene.
It’s a track I’d love you to listen to on a morning when you feel like, “I really don’t want to go to work!” That said, the lyrics actually tell the story of a protagonist who oversleeps and ends up spending the day surrounded by the things they love.
In reality, it might be hard for you—reading this article—to skip work like in the song, but if you think, “If I get through a day of work, a lot of things I love are waiting for me!!” it might give you the push you need to make it through today.
Love will winKAN
Ai wa Katsu (Love Will Win) is KAN’s eighth single, released in 1990.
It’s the kind of song you want to listen to when you have to face difficulties at work.
In 2011, it was also performed by the “Ganbarou Nippon: Ai wa Katsu” singers at an event supporting relief efforts for the Great East Japan Earthquake, and it has been covered by many famous artists.
Another Great Day!!LiSA
A rock ’n’ roll number where LiSA’s coolness explodes, “Another Great Day!”.
Chosen as the theme song for the film “Hell’s Garden,” the track’s familiar-sounding rock vibe makes sense once you learn it was composed by Takahiro Matsumoto of B’z! LiSA’s energetic, powerful vocals mesh perfectly, delivering a thrilling rush.
The second verse’s lyrics about staying true to yourself are super cool and wonderful, too.
Even on days when you’re not feeling it, this song blows away the lethargy! Give it a listen and you’ll feel fired up for sure!
