Songs I want to listen to when I'm tired from work
When you’re worn out from working hard every day, what kind of songs do you feel like listening to?
If you’ve just finished a project, you probably want to hear something warm that says, “Great job!” and gives you a pat on the back.
On the other hand, when you know you still have to keep pushing from tomorrow, you’ll want songs that give you the energy to stay positive and keep going.
So in this article, we’ll introduce plenty of songs to listen to when you’re tired—just for you who work hard every day!
Let the songs we’re about to share encourage you and give you courage, and let’s keep doing our best together from tomorrow on!
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Songs to listen to when you're tired from work (61–70)
aruku aroundSakanakushon
Sakanaction’s second single.
Used in a commercial for “kissmark.” Building on the previous release’s sales, it was produced to highlight the band’s presence more strongly.
At the same time, they have said it expresses the band’s surface aspects.
As the lyrics suggest, the theme is striving for success in Tokyo.
Recommended for those who, while struggling amid Tokyo’s hustle and bustle, still want to seize their dreams.
Happy life175R
It’s okay to give up—you can start over as many times as you need, as long as you never give up on grabbing a “happy life.” It’s a song full of positivity.
After a hiatus, they achieved a miraculous reunion, delighting band kids and former band kids alike.
We againSG
A ballad wrapped in warm kindness, with a melody and lyrics that portray life’s important milestones and resonate deeply.
It weaves the universal themes of “farewell” and “reunion” together with everyday memories, overflowing with a gentle empathy that stays close to the listener’s heart.
SG’s expansive, expressive vocals deliver these feelings with care.
Released in April 2021, the song was also featured from November 2024 as the Calorie Mate exam-season support commercial song.
A wind ensemble version in collaboration with the Hanazono Tokuei High School Wind Orchestra has also generated buzz.
It’s a perfect track for soothing a work-weary heart or when you want a boost to keep going tomorrow.
Moonlight SerenadeGuren Mirā Ōkesutora
This masterpiece soothes the soul with the elegant timbre unique to big band music and its distinctive arrangement.
Released by the Glenn Miller Orchestra in May 1939, it blends a gentle clarinet melody with delicate saxophone harmonies, delivering a serene sense of comfort, as if bathed in moonlight.
It was used as the theme for CBS Radio’s program “Chesterfield Moonlight Serenade,” and later featured prominently in the 1954 film The Glenn Miller Story.
It’s recommended as easy listening that creates a pleasant mood, perfect to play during desk work or as a companion to reading.
An Encounter in ParisFuransisu Rei
A blissful sonic world woven from luscious melodies and sophisticated arrangements.
The beautiful themes Francis Lai composed for Claude Lelouch’s 1967 French film gracefully illuminate a romantic, adult love story.
Released in many countries as the film’s soundtrack, this piece has long been cherished as a gem that deftly incorporates elements of easy listening and soul jazz.
Perfect for enjoying a book in a calm mood or as a relaxed afternoon tea-time BGM, it will create a soothing, comforting moment.
LOVE IS BLUE (Love Is Blue)Pōru Mōria
A blissful piece whose delicate melody, woven by elegant strings and harpsichord, washes over the heart like gentle waves.
Crafted by Paul Mauriat, this classic achieved a historic milestone for a French artist by spending five consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the U.S.
Billboard Hot 100 in 1968.
Featured on the album “Blooming Hits” and boasting sales of over one million copies, it was also used in the American TV series Mad Men and continues to be loved worldwide.
Perfect for a refreshing break during work or study, or as soothing background music on a peaceful day off, it will create a pleasantly relaxing time.
When it shinesHitsuji Bungaku
Life and death, light and darkness, eternity and impermanence.
By portraying opposing worlds, this song by Hitsujibungaku brings out the beauty of life.
It features a powerful message that resonates with those who are on the verge of losing hope, along with a gently enveloping sound.
Released digitally in January 2022, it was written as the opening theme for the TV anime The Heike Story.
It stands beside those who strive to look forward even in suffering or who are searching for the meaning of life, softly speaking to the dignity of never giving up.