Songs that help you work hard. Cheer songs for working people.
Commuting on a packed train, tackling an endless pile of work, diving into bed the moment you get home, and before you know it—it’s morning again…
In this article, we’re introducing cheer-up songs to fuel the spirits of all you hard-working folks!
We’ve gathered tracks that will powerfully—and sometimes gently—support you in all kinds of moments: when work isn’t going well, when you need healing, or when you want a little push.
When you’re tired, try listening to your favorite songs.
We’re cheering for you, who work so hard!
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Songs that help you work hard: Encouragement songs for working people (71–80)
TOMORROWMayo Okamoto
Singer-songwriter Mayo Okamoto, who also performs as a pianist under the name mayo and provides songs to other artists thanks to her exceptional pop sensibility.
Her debut single “TOMORROW,” used as the theme song for the TV drama Second Chance, is a lively number featuring a piano-forward arrangement.
Its message—that overcoming hard times helps you grow—can give courage not only to those struggling at work but also to anyone facing challenges in love.
With its catchy melody and driving ensemble that lifts your spirits, it’s a pop tune that puts you in a positive frame of mind.
I believeayaka
When you’re worn out from work, or when you’ve failed, feel down, and don’t want to do anything—everyone has times like that.
In those moments, please listen to Ayaka’s gentle song “I believe,” which slips softly into your heart.
Even when you’re discouraged, you still have to go back to work tomorrow, and the worry of “What if I fail again?” keeps growing.
Let Ayaka’s voice soothe you, take courage from these lyrics, and lift your head to keep going again starting tomorrow.
Sunshine Girlmoumoon
One of moumoon’s signature songs that weaves together lovely sounds.
Many of you may recognize it from the Shiseido ANESSA commercial.
Starting with a whistled intro, it keeps a sparkling, pleasantly relaxed vibe all the way to the chorus that warms your heart.
Above all, YUKA’s angelic voice is truly soothing.
The live version will make you feel happy too, so be sure to check it out.
It gently wraps around the busy days when you’re chased by so many things.
Sometimes it’s okay to pause—take it easy and go at your own pace.
Songs that help you work hard: Cheer-up songs for working people (81–90)
Flower SongTOKIO
When I’m feeling down and worn out, the song that lifts me up with brightness and energy is TOKIO’s “Hana-uta.” Released in 2002, it was used as the theme song for the drama “Nurseman,” starring group member Masahiro Matsuoka.
Just hearing the cheerful vocals and melody fills you with energy! The song conveys the message that even if you stumble or lose sight of which way to go, it’s okay to follow the path you believe in.
Give it a listen when you need the power to tackle tomorrow.
To all living thingsMoriyama Naotaro
The song that cheers on those of you working hard with a grand sense of the world is Naotaro Moriyama’s “Ikitoshi Ikirumono e” (“To All Living Things”).
Released in 2004, the track was used as the theme song for the drama “Itoshi Kimie” and as an insert song in “3-nen B-gumi Kinpachi-sensei, Series 8.” Its title is taken from a poem in the Kokin Wakashū.
It portrays the idea that things don’t always go well, and sometimes lies make it hard to believe in anything, yet no matter what happens, we should live in pursuit of the light.
This rousing anthem, sung with a sweeping, expansive worldview, stirs strength from deep within.
The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP
From the very opening line, it grabs you, doesn’t it? Released by the nation’s beloved group SMAP in 2003, this classic has been sung for years and reached triple million sales, a song cherished across Japan.
Written and composed by Noriyuki Makihara, its gentle melody and lyrics truly resonate.
The message—that you don’t have to be number one, but should instead hone your own unique qualities and strengths—gives you courage.
It’s tough when work just doesn’t go well day after day.
This warm song lifts you up even when results don’t come as you’d hoped or when you’re feeling down after making a mistake.
MiracleGReeeeN
GReeeeN is known for lyrics that hit you straight in the heart and songs that lift your spirits.
Their track “Kiseki,” released in 2008 as their seventh single, was the theme song for the smash-hit drama ROOKIES.
Thanks to the show’s success, GReeeeN’s popularity soared, making them known across a wide range of generations.
It’s a song that radiates a profound love and resonates with listeners of all ages.
It’s a number that speaks to the hearts of people working hard every day, regardless of generation or age!