Western songs that give you courage for job hunting: iconic and popular tracks from around the world
When it comes to job-hunting songs, I get the impression that many Japanese tracks deliver heartfelt messages straight to the point, but this time I’d like to introduce some Western motivational songs.
Even if you don’t understand the lyrics, their energetic sound will lift your spirits.
You may feel anxious about the unknown experiences ahead and the challenge of entering society, but hang in there—you’ve got this.
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Western pop songs that give you courage for job hunting: World-famous classics and popular tracks (91–100)
SugarMaroon 5
They are a band formed in Los Angeles, California, United States.
In 2002, they won numerous awards, including Best New Artist at the 47th Grammy Awards, which catapulted them to fame.
Their songs are well known in Japan and enjoy enormous support among young people.
Master of PuppetsMetallica
Formed in 1981, they are a heavy metal band from Los Angeles, United States.
With worldwide sales totaling 110 million, they continue to reign at the top of the heavy metal scene.
This song depicts the terror of drug addiction that controls people, and the line “chopping breakfast on a mirror” evokes the use of cocaine.
Western pop songs that give you courage for job hunting: World-famous and popular tracks (101–110)
Dirty VibeSkrillex
This is a track by Skrillex, who’s very familiar with Japan—he visits almost every year and has even made Japan-themed songs like “Kyoto.” Skrillex has many popular tracks; if anything, this “Dirty Vibe” isn’t that well-known.
However, the heavy bass that resonates from the beginning to the end captivates the listener.