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)
The Land of ‘Good Job’ (Otsukaresama)Saitō Kazuyoshi
A voice that strikes the heart, and a title that makes it perfect for anyone worn out from work—this is the song I wholeheartedly recommend: Kazuyoshi Saito’s “Otsukaresama no Kuni” (“The Land of ‘Good Job Today’”).
Originally created as the commercial song for Takeda Pharmaceutical’s Alinamin and released as a CD due to its strong response, it’s a message song dedicated to people who work hard every day.
Through the greeting “Otsukaresama desu,” exchanged countless times in offices, it paints a miniature portrait of Japanese society.
It’s the kind of number that leaves your heart feeling warm when it’s over.
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.
Songs I want to listen to when I'm tired from work (31–40)
MiraiJUJU
JUJU’s 2019 release “Mirai” is a gentle song that soothes a tired heart, and it was also the theme for the drama “Haken Uranaishi Ataru” starring Hana Sugisaki.
Even when you’re working every day and giving it your all, there are moments when you suddenly feel anxious and wonder, “What am I working so hard for?” In those times, this song is perfect for your weary self—like a tonic for the soul that makes you feel ready to face forward and try again tomorrow.
blue skyTHE BLUE HEARTS
It became a hot topic after being featured in a volunteer commercial.
In the end, a person’s face or voice—or to go even further, even their name—is nothing more than an icon indicating who they are.
This song delivers a powerful message about the folly of judging people based on just that.
If it’s a love that happens only onceWarukyūre
It’s the opening theme song of the popular anime series Macross Delta.
Their still-inexperienced, innocent vocals and the way they give it their all are really uplifting.
Also pay attention to the captivating lyrics, which evoke images of the galaxy while still remaining catchy.
monsterHoshino Gen
When I’m feeling down or exhausted from work, this song sung by Gen Hoshino is the one that makes me think, “Starting tomorrow, I’m going to work hard and prove them wrong!” When you’re working, you make mistakes or get scolded unfairly—things like that happen almost every day.
Each time, your heart sinks, you get tired, and sometimes you might even feel like screaming.
In those moments, please give this song a listen.
I’m sure it will give you the strength to push forward again!
If being alive is painfulMoriyama Naotaro
This song received some complaints from certain people saying that its opening lyrics seem to encourage suicide, but that’s only a surface-level reading.
In fact, it’s the opposite.
If living is painful, don’t hide it—say openly that you’re struggling.
The song sings about the importance of that.