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 (41–50)
Hymn to LaborMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
It’s an encouraging song that reminds you of the meaning of work! With its reassuring title, this track is by the idol group Momoiro Clover Z.
When you’re worn out from working every day, you might find yourself wondering, “What am I even working for…?” But if you listen to this song at times like that, you’ll feel that the work you’ve done is helping someone.
What’s more, the song doesn’t stop there—it also sings about how working benefits you yourself.
Give it a listen when you want to reset and start fresh tomorrow!
Baka SurvivorUrufuruzu
Ulfuls’ 26th single.
It’s the theme song for the anime Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo.
Both the track and the music video were made with “stupidity” in mind, just like the title, and they have the flashy flair typical of Ulfuls.
The lyrics are extremely optimistic, saying, “Don’t overthink it—let’s survive.” There are parts where Tortoise sounds like he’s talking to you in Kansai dialect, which makes listeners feel as if he’s speaking directly to them.
Recommended for those who want to survive amid all kinds of people and ulterior motives.
COLORSUtada Hikaru
Not limited to this song, but the appeal of Hikaru Utada’s music lies in how relentlessly realistic the lyrics are, carried by a modern sound.
Though abstract, they precisely pierce the kind of sorrow that can save anyone’s heart.
This song, too, sings about the human heart that’s dyed in many colors.
Silent majorityKeyakizaka46
Keyakizaka46’s debut single, released in 2016.
With a shadowy, mature mood uncharacteristic of typical idol songs, it became a highly popular track right from their debut.
When you’re working, there are times you get exhausted by interpersonal relationships, various constraints, and the systems around you.
In moments like that, it’s nice to raise your spirits with an relentlessly positive song, but it might also be good to comfort yourself with a song like this—one that carries a rebellious spirit and a strong determination to stay true to yourself.
WildflowerSuperfly
A track included on Superfly’s 10th single, “Wildflower & Cover Songs: Complete Best ‘TRACK 3’.” It served as the theme song for the drama GOLD.
The song depicts the powerful resilience of wildflowers thriving in the fields, reflecting the drama’s themes and characters.
Recommended for those who want to keep moving toward their goals without being swayed by their surroundings.
Keep Tryin’Utada Hikaru
Utada Hikaru’s 16th single.
It was used in a commercial for au LISTEN MOBILE SERVICE (LISMO!).
A positive, encouraging song about trying again and again even after failure.
From the lyrics and the music video—where she appears in various occupational costumes—you can tell it’s a message to working people.
Recommended for anyone looking for the energy to do their best starting tomorrow.
PlasmaYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu’s music gently stays close to a weary heart, delivering a quiet, warming encouragement.
Within a grand worldview like a vast galaxy, it tenderly portrays those split-second choices at life’s crossroads and the first step into the unknown.
In a space woven from electronic tones and distinctive sound design, youthful and energetic sounds resound, stirring the listener’s heart.
Released digitally in January 2025, this work served as the theme song for the theatrical advance version Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, coloring a project born from the first collaboration between Studio Khara and Sunrise.
When you’re worn out from work or about to take a new step forward, this song will stand by you, gently giving you a push.