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 (31–40)
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeN
GReeeeN is a four-member vocal group with hit tunes like Aiuta and Kiseki that have achieved millions of downloads.
Their major debut single, Michi, was used as the opening theme for the music program CDTV and is also known for multiple tie-ins.
Life isn’t all fun, but the message of enjoying it while striving toward important goals feels empowering, especially for those feeling down at work.
With its brisk beat that lightens the heart, this pop tune gives you the energy to push just a little further.
Full-Power BoySukima Suichi
This is the fifth single by the music duo Sukima Switch, whose songs have been featured as theme tracks in numerous commercials, films, and anime.
Originally written as a message to themselves, the song carries the idea of returning to a time when they put their all into everything.
When you want to reset the limits and resignation that have crept in with experience at work, and make a fresh start with a renewed mindset, listening to this track will undoubtedly give you a powerful push forward.
Run!Momoiro Kurōbā Zetto
In today’s J-POP scene, often called the Warring States era of idols, the four-member girl group Momoiro Clover Z has built a truly unique idol identity.
Although this song was included as a B-side to their major-label debut single from their Momoiro Clover days, “Ikuze! Kaitō Shōjo,” and is still known as one of their signature tracks, it has continued to be loved as a popular song, even being featured as an insert song in the film Moteki.
Its message—that you should just take off running, following your feelings—has a refreshing power that blows away work-related worries.
With a pop and cute melody that lifts your spirits, it’s a pop tune you’ll want to listen to when you’re feeling down at work.
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
Spitz is a four-piece rock band that has been energetically active to this day, hosting their own music events nationwide since 1997.
Their eighth single, “Sora mo Toberu Hazu” (“We Should Be Able to Fly”), became a massive hit as the theme song for the TV drama “Hakusen Nagashi,” but did you know it was originally written for a different TV drama? Its positive, hopeful lyrics can soothe your heart when you’re feeling down at work.
Evoking the floating sensation suggested by its title, it’s one of Spitz’s signature songs.
ContrailAmuro Namie
Namie Amuro’s “Contrail” expresses the belief that any trial can be transformed into your own strength.
Released in 2013, the song was chosen as the theme for the TV drama “The Public Affairs Office in the Sky.” Its fresh vocals and melody evoke a beautifully clear blue sky.
Work is full of challenges—mistakes, setbacks, things not going well.
But all of that is the prologue to the success you’re going to seize! The song conveys the determination to turn everything into your power and keep going without giving up.
It’s a light that brightens those tough days.
Songs that help you work hard: Cheer-up anthems for working people (41–50)
migratory bird[Alexandros]
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This is one of [Alexandros]’s signature songs, known for its exhilarating, fast-paced sound.
Released in June 2015, it has been widely used in commercials and as theme music for TV programs, and is also beloved as a staple at school sports days and athletic festivals.
In the lyrics, young people taking flight toward the future are likened to migratory birds, delivering a resonant message: “Even if it’s tough, if you keep moving forward, a shining future awaits.” It’s a song that gives you courage at life’s turning points, such as entrance exams or job hunting.
If you ever feel like you’re about to lose your way, give it a listen—you’ll surely find yourself facing forward again.
At all times.Makihara Noriyuki
A third single by singer-songwriter Noriyuki Makihara, which was used as the theme song for the film “Shūshoku Sensō Ijō Nashi” (No Abnormalities on the Employment Front) and became a major hit.
It is one of the signature songs that catapulted Makihara to fame—a superb number featuring lively piano, a catchy melody, and lyrics that are positive yet tinged with a certain wistfulness.
It reminds you to stick to your convictions and that even your struggles will one day become your strength—a track that helps reset your mind and mood when you feel lost at work.