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. Cheer-up songs for working people (91–100)
The BeginningONE OK ROCK
An empowering anthem that gives a strong push toward a hope-filled future.
Through the protagonist who keeps searching for a reason to move forward, this song gives you the courage to overcome setbacks and hardship.
Featuring ONE OK ROCK’s powerful sound and passionate vocals, this memorable track was released in August 2012 and gained attention as the theme song for the film Rurouni Kenshin.
The film and the song’s worldview harmonize beautifully, movingly depicting the protagonist’s resolve to face the past and take a new step forward.
When you stand at a crossroads in life and feel anxious about the future, listening to this song is sure to give you a supportive push.
We againSG
Singer SG, whose popularity has surged on social media platforms like TikTok.
He originally gained attention by leveraging his language skills—covering English and Korean songs in Japanese, and Japanese songs in Korean.
His original track “Bokura Mata” (“We, Again”) is a gentle-voiced number that gives you courage.
The lyrics are especially striking for moments when you and someone close must go separate ways—like graduation or starting a job—blowing away feelings of loneliness.
When a painful parting comes, why not take your time and listen to this song?
Storyyuzu
Many of you might know it since it was featured in a commercial jingle.
It’s a song released in 2008 as the 24th single by the male duo Yuzu.
The lyrics, which feel like they’re speaking directly to us—saying, “Relax, keep a light heart, and move forward toward the future”—are truly encouraging.
The bright, liberating melody of the chorus is also a pleasure to listen to.
It’s a positive song that blows away the clouds in your heart.
Let this song fill you with energy and courage, and let’s do our best again!
monsterHoshino Gen
For those of you who quietly go through each day, unable to let the simmering feelings in your heart out into the world, Gen Hoshino’s “Bakemono” gives you the power to transform into a new self along with those feelings.
Included on the album “Stranger,” this song was written by Hoshino for the 18th-generation Kabuki actor Kanzaburo Nakamura, with whom he shared the stage.
That’s why the lyrics are sprinkled with words that evoke a Kabuki performance.
Many people have a burning fighting spirit inside but find it hard to clearly voice their opinions while working as part of a company.
This song gives those people the spark and courage to burst forth in an instant and be reborn—both for themselves and for their company.
Be the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves.berii guddoman
A powerful anthem that finds beauty in staying out of the spotlight.
It carries gratitude for everyone who offers support, the strength to keep going even when unnoticed efforts draw no attention, and a wish to become someone who nourishes another’s heart.
Written for NHK’s “Minna no Uta” broadcast from December 2024 to January 2025, the song is included on the album “Thank You.” Inspired by the words of Tomoshige Yamashita, honorary manager of the Seiryo High School baseball team, its weight and heartfelt message have been soothing many listeners.
When you feel your efforts aren’t rewarded, or when you’re on the verge of losing your sense of purpose, this song will gently stay by your side and give you courage.
The Regent’s Downfallsadamasashi
Masashi Sada is a widely acclaimed singer-songwriter known to all, and in 2020 he was appointed a visiting professor at Tokyo University of the Arts.
“Kampaku Shikkaku,” a sequel and parody of one of his signature songs, “Kampaku Sengen,” is included on his 20th album, Omoide Dorobō.
Its lyrics, which depict someone fighting to protect the happiness they have now, give us the courage to see our work through even if we look awkward doing it.
With gentle vocals and a wistful melody that soothes the heart, it’s a number you’ll want to hear in difficult times.
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
This song stays close to the inner voice we all have and offers a chance to rediscover our true selves.
With melodies that gently embrace the anxieties and conflicts of youth and lyrics woven with positive messages, Mrs.
GREEN APPLE conveys the importance of fostering self-esteem.
Released in January 2025 as the theme song for NHK General’s special program “18 Festival,” and performed together with 1,000 members of the 18-year-old generation, the piece is a warm, comforting track that soothes hearts tired from work.
When daily life overwhelms you and you feel like you’re losing yourself, listening to this song will give you the courage to accept who you are, just as you are.