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 (21–30)
1㎜Perfume
Perfume has a somewhat otherworldly feel—when you listen, you get immersed in their unique worldview.
But the song “1mm” is packed with the harsh realities of real life, and it really makes you think.
Ever feel worn out on your commute, your mind looping aimlessly? This track fits that mood perfectly—spiraling into thought like philosophy, like a Q&A session with yourself.
Pushing forward with positivity is great, but taking time to face yourself is important too.
There’s always tomorrowRe:Japan
This song, with its encouraging, forward-looking title, was originally sung by Kyu Sakamoto and later covered by Re:JAPAN, a unit formed by Yoshimoto Kogyo comedians.
The lyrics express the feelings of a man who secretly has a crush on a woman, but he just can’t muster the courage to take that first step.
Still, instead of getting negative, the words “There’s always tomorrow” really resonate.
When you’re worn out from work, listening to this song will make you think, “Today didn’t go well, but I’ll do my best again tomorrow!” and lift your spirits.
Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi
Right from the jump, this song lifts your tired heart with a firm pull: Elephant Kashimashi’s “Our Tomorrow.” It’s like a letter to an old friend—a number that recalls the days of youth, the fun we had back then, and reaffirms a friendship that hasn’t changed.
People busy with everyday life may have no time to look back on the past.
But listening to this track makes you feel like you’re remembering something important, pulling it back out, and turning it into strength for tomorrow.
never wake upsupittsu
The lead track from Spitz’s 15th album, “Samenai.” The music video was reportedly filmed at a live house that represents their roots.
The lyrics evoke Spitz’s history throughout.
It conveys the feeling of never waking from the dreams they once envisioned, and the resolve to keep sharing those dreams with “you.” It’s likely that “you” refers to their fans.
Recommended for anyone who wants to rekindle the passion they felt when they first joined their company.
OneRIP SLYME
Everyone has their own pace and their own life.
Each person walks the answer they’ve chosen in their own way.
That’s not something anyone has the right to deny.
It’s one of their signature songs, filled with a gentle message that says, “You’re fine just as you are.”
Gymnopédie No. 1Erik Satie
Composed in 1888, Erik Satie’s Gymnopédie No.
1 from Three Gymnopédies remains a beloved masterpiece more than 130 years later.
Marked “Lent et douloureux” (“Slowly, with pain”), the piece floats in a gentle triple meter with shimmering major seventh chords, evoking a certain sadness while enveloping the listener in a tender warmth.
In 1897, Satie’s friend Claude Debussy orchestrated it, helping the work gain wider recognition.
In Japan, it has frequently been used in television commercials—by companies such as Shiseido, Ebara Foods, and staffing agencies—so many people may have heard it there.
It has also been selected for figure skating programs.
Listening to it before bedtime or on a night after a tiring day at work can bring a soothing sense of relief, as if the heart is gently lightened.
GiANT KiLLERSBiSH
This is the title track included on BiSH’s 2017 mini-album “GiANT KiLLERS,” by the “band without instruments.” It’s a fast-paced, powerful number that helps you blow off steam and forget the stress and fatigue built up from work.
Songs that gently say “good job” to your tired self are nice too, but it’s also great to fire yourself up and let it all out with a driving, hard-hitting track like this.