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 (51–60)
Weekly Good-Luck DayJanīzu WEST
Released in 2021 as Johnny’s WEST’s 15th single, “Shūkan Umaku Iku Yōbi.” Even the title alone gives you a positive feeling, and the song was also used as the theme for the drama “Gekikaradou,” starring group member Teruki Kiriyama.
With lyrics and composition by Takashi Yamaguchi of Sambomaster, it’s a convincingly powerful, upbeat track.
It’s an encouraging song that lightens your heart when you listen, and even when you’re worried, it makes you feel like “Well, it’ll be fine!”—time will work things out.
Wings Named YouKobukuro
Set to a refreshing melody, the song that gives me the strength to try again is Kobukuro’s “Kimi to Iu Na no Tsubasa” (“Wings Named You”).
Released in 2006, it was used as the theme song for the drama Regatta: Kimi to Ita Eien, in various commercials, and even as walk-up music for professional baseball players.
When work isn’t going well, sometimes you can get back on your feet with someone’s support.
This song makes you feel that when things are tough, if you lean on someone and push through together, you’ll surely be okay next time.
Don’t give upZARD
This is the sixth single by ZARD, a music unit formed around vocalist Izumi Sakai, who passed away suddenly in 2007.
Since its release, it has often been used in variety shows during scenes where someone is taking on a challenge, making it a song very familiar to many Japanese people.
With Izumi Sakai’s warm, embracing vocals, uplifting lyrics that give you a push forward, and a catchy, singable melody, it’s a number that’s sure to give you strength when you listen to it on your way to work.
Give it some guts!!Urufuruzu
Guts Da ze!!” is the hit song that put Ulfuls on the map.
Life throws all kinds of things at you—sometimes you fail, sometimes you cry—but no matter what, charge ahead with grit! Packed with that fiery spirit, this track is a go-to “victory song” for many, just like a lucky outfit.
Its irresistibly bouncy dance beat lights a fire in your heart when you’re about to lose confidence.
It’s an energizing tune we hope you’ll play not just for work challenges, but anytime you’re feeling down!
Songs that help you work hard: Cheer songs for working people (61–70)
Yo, you there, kid.Takehara Pisutoru
This is a song that was also used as the theme for Sumitomo Life’s new product “1UP.” When we’re alive, we vaguely wonder about our own necessity—many people surely struggle with that, right? Takahara Pistol’s song “Yo, You Young People” tells those who are worried and impatient, “It’s okay to be just as you are,” putting a stop to the panic.
Seeing someone who’s good at their job can make you question whether you’re doing enough, but there’s no need to compare yourself and deny who you are.
The more someone is trying their best, the more the song’s cheer—“Don’t lose yourself”—will resonate in their heart.
One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
One of the signature songs by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS from when they were a three-member group.
It became a big hit as the support song for the 92nd Summer Koshien, and its lyrics—overlapping with the image of hard-working high school baseball players—brought tears to everyone who watched.
The lyric theme, “Because we have dreams, we can overcome hardships,” is especially encouraging for anyone going through a tough time.
Taking the first step is hard and takes courage, but like this song, I hope you believe in yourself and keep pushing forward.
Highly recommended for everyone who’s giving it their all—definitely give it a listen!
FLASHPerfume
Perfume is a three-member technopop unit that went through an unusually long period of groundwork for idols and now boasts immense popularity both in Japan and abroad.
FLASH, digitally released as an advance single from their 6th album COSMIC EXPLORER, became a huge hit as the theme song for the films Chihayafuru: Part I / Part II.
Its spacious sound and four-on-the-floor beat have the power to blow away the gloom from a tough day at work.
It’s a cute track I hope you’ll listen to when you’re stressed, to recharge for tomorrow.