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 I want to listen to when I'm tired from work (1–10)
A Gentle BallAimer
Set to the strains of a dreamlike waltz, a mysterious tale unfolds on the stage of a nighttime ball.
Aimer’s husky, lustrous voice gracefully paints a fantastical scene bathed in moonlight.
The feelings of a girl who keeps dancing within the fleeting hours of the night, searching for faint memories and traces of the past, will resonate deeply with us as adults.
This piece is included on the single “SCOPE,” released in February 2025, and was newly written for NHK’s “Minna no Uta” broadcasts for February and March.
It’s a song you’ll want to savor at the close of the day, in a quiet room—one that will gently accompany and soothe a heart tired from work.
ElfAdo
A powerful performance by Ado that resonates as an anthem for those who carry loneliness yet keep moving forward.
Released in January 2025 as the theme song for the drama “Who Watched the Peacock’s Dance?”, this work brilliantly captures the world of the series starring Suzu Hirose.
While staying close to the feelings of a protagonist who continues a solitary struggle, it sings of the preciousness of living true to oneself, making it a song that deeply touches the hearts of those weary from work or life.
It’s an encouraging track we especially recommend to anyone feeling lost or anxious in their daily life, or to those who have paused midway on their own path.
Progresskōkua
When you listen to this song, won’t you feel motivated even for work you’ve grown to dislike? That’s right—this song is an incredibly famous track, known as the theme for NHK’s documentary program “Professional: Shigoto no Ryugi,” and it makes you want to speak like a true professional, just like the protagonists who appear on the show (lol).
By listening to it, you might find yourself becoming stoically positive.
It’s a song that helps you face yourself, and take a fresh look at both your work and who you are.
Songs to listen to when you're tired from work (11–20)
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
SHISHAMO is known for their catchy, high-energy pop songs.
They’re a three-member girls’ band that’s become a regular at festivals lately.
Their song “Ashita mo” was used in an NTT Docomo commercial, so many people may have discovered them through that.
While the band often gives off a bursting-with-energy vibe, the character in this song seems worn out from working hard every day.
Even so, the positive chorus blows that fatigue away, making this an anthem that cheers on working people with plenty of relatable moments throughout.
I’ll walk home.Saitō Kazuyoshi
A lot of people take a walk when they’re worried or have something on their mind, don’t they? It’s a great way to reset, and when you stroll while letting your thoughts wander, your head feels a bit clearer.
This song is perfect for moments like that.
If something unpleasant happens at work and your heart feels worn out, why not get off the train one stop early and walk home at a leisurely pace? Its lively melody and refreshing vocals might help you clear your mind and feel refreshed.
normalConton Candy
It’s a song that wraps you in warm words and a soothing melody, gently accompanying days spent busy with work and life.
Conton Candy tenderly sings about the small happinesses found in everyday life and the importance of our connections with others.
Created as the ending theme for the TV anime “SAKAMOTO DAYS,” which aired in January 2025, the piece is marked by a melt-pop style with a driving feel and sweet, heartrending vocals.
In step with the anime’s story, it carefully portrays the characters’ feelings and bonds.
It’s a track I especially recommend to those seeking comfort for a tired heart or wanting to reaffirm their feelings for someone important.
Yorunagi feat. nishinaindigo la End
It’s a piece whose delicate melody, as if capturing a quiet winter night, resonates in the heart.
While preserving indigo la End’s unchanging kindness and warmth, the collaboration with nishina adds a new allure.
Set to be included on the album “MOLTING AND DANCING,” scheduled for release on January 29, 2025, this track envelops you in a gentle atmosphere that soothes the fatigue of everyday life.
The guitar’s transparent tone and the vocals woven over a relaxed rhythm leave a pure, beautiful impression like a winter night sky.
It’s a song that stays close to you when you want to slowly calm your mind at the end of a busy day or quietly face yourself in a tranquil moment.