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 anthems for working people (41–50)
HeroFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
FUNKY MONKEY BABYS disbanded in 2013 and then restarted in 2021.
Their song “Hero” is their 11th single, released in 2009.
They’re known for featuring celebrities on their CD covers, and this release had a double-sided design with announcer Shinichi Hatori and former Japan national soccer player Masashi Nakayama.
The song sings of hardworking fathers as heroes.
It’s a track that likely resonates especially strongly with office workers and dads who give their all every day.
Songs that help you work hard: Cheer-up anthems for working people (51–60)
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.
curtainYuuma
The song “Curtain” makes you feel like working hard for the person you love.
It’s a track released in 2023 by Yuma, a member of a group YouTuber formed by childhood friends, under the name Yuma.
Even tough or unpleasant work can feel manageable when you think you’re doing it for someone important.
If you’re currently working hard for your future with someone special—or even just for an upcoming date—you’ll probably relate to this especially.
Even if it’s not a romantic partner, it’s a song that lets you think of the important person in your life and fire yourself up with, “All right, I’m going to give it my all today.”
Let’s do our best.SMAP
When asked which SMAP song you like, many people would probably name this one, right? “Ganbarimashou,” released in 1994, is SMAP’s 14th single.
It’s a song that straightforwardly gives you a powerful boost and lifts your spirits.
Don’t you feel something especially moving about the phrase “ganbarimashou” (“let’s do our best”) rather than the more typical cheer-song “ganbare!” (“do your best!”)? I think it’s a track that particularly energizes and excites those from the SMAP generation.
Shineieiri reo
Leo Ieiri is a female singer-songwriter who joined the renowned music school Voice, which has produced many artists, moved to Tokyo alone to pursue music, and made her major debut.
Her second single, “Shine,” was selected as the theme song for the TV drama Princess of the Frog.
With its rich string arrangements and edgy rock sound that amps up the energy, it’s a track that lifts your spirits.
Its message—about the importance of chasing the dreams you envision in your own way—reminds us of the passion we often forget amid our busy days.
It’s a refreshing rock tune that helps you recall your drive when you feel stuck at work.
Soul RevolutionSuperfly
There are times when you’re looking for a song that really fires you up with a powerful voice and gives you a solid boost of courage, right? Those moments when you just want to feel strength and positivity without thinking about anything.
I think that’s when you’re truly exhausted.
That’s exactly when I recommend “Tamashii Revolution.” The word “powerful” fits it perfectly—it’s a track that gives you the strength to push forward.
It’s also strongly associated with being the theme song for soccer on NHK in 2010, serving as a support song for the FIFA World Cup.
It’s us.imase
If you’re feeling anxious or irritated about your current situation and don’t know what to do, I recommend “Bokurada” by imase.
New employees who’ve just joined a company and anyone still early in their career will especially relate.
The lyrics portray a strong determination to seize a future true to oneself by overcoming things one by one, even though every day feels stifling under so many rules.
If things aren’t going well and every day feels boring, let this song give you hope.