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 (31–40)
Merry Christmas Mr. LawrenceSakamoto Ryuichi
A masterpiece that brilliantly fuses Eastern and Western musical elements, this film score was created by Ryuichi Sakamoto in 1983 and won the BAFTA Award for Best Original Music.
Its graceful pentatonic melody is interwoven with the delicate timbres of synthesizer and glass harp, bringing a gentle sense of expansiveness to the heart.
Re-arranged as a solo piano album titled “Coda,” the work also received high acclaim worldwide as the soundtrack to the film “Merry Christmas, Mr.
Lawrence.” Cherished by many artists, including Hikaru Utada and Sarah Brightman, this gem continues to offer profound emotion—an ideal, soothing background for quiet nights or moments when you wish to calm your mind.
high tensionAKB48
AKB48’s 46th single.
The center is Haruka Shimazaki, and it’s her final single.
True to its title, the song, lyrics, and music video are all high-tension and energetic.
While some of the repeated lyrics might seem meaningless, there are deeply thoughtful lines woven in between.
The message is to enjoy life to the fullest because you only live once.
Recommended for those who want to forget stress and get hyped.
a walk in the parkAmuro Namie
A dance tune released during Namie Amuro’s first peak era.
It’s one of those songs where the buildup before the chorus is delightfully tantalizing! The sense of release feels amazing.
Take a little break now and then, and be kind to yourself.
A stroll in the park is a great idea!
HeroFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
“Hero” by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS, a group that sadly disbanded in 2013.
This song was their 11th single, released in 2009.
They’re known for using close-up photos of celebrities on their CD covers, and for this release it was a double-sided design featuring announcer Shinichi Hatori and former Japan national soccer player Masashi Nakayama.
The song praises hard-working fathers as heroes, and it’s likely an encouraging anthem for office workers who give their all each day—especially dads whose children are waiting for them at home.
MemoryCATS
“CATS,” which was imported to Japan and enjoys legendary popularity as a Shiki Theatre Company musical.
Here is the original English version of “Memory.” Grizabella, the former glamour cat now shunned by all, sings as she recalls the beauty and joy of her younger days.
Her magnificent voice and expressive power are truly awe-inspiring.
Songs to listen to when you're tired from work (41–50)
WOW WAR TONIGHT ~ Sometimes Start a MovementH Jungle with T
It’s a motivational song for hardworking salarymen across Japan, written and composed by Tetsuya Komuro and sung by Downtown’s Hamada.
In our daily battle with a stressful society, there are times when you hit your limit and feel like screaming.
When that happens, let’s scream together with this song.
Departure Numberyuzu
A track from Yuzu’s fifth album, Sumire.
It was featured in commercials for Kateikyōshi no Try (Try Group tutoring).
The song is about facing forward without yielding to doubt or giving up, gaining various things along the way, and aiming even higher.
Since it was written and composed by Iwasawa, it is one of the most difficult songs to sing.
Recommended for those who want to overcome challenges and further grow themselves.