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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Job-hunting encouragement songs in Western music that give you courage: World-famous and popular tracks (11–20)
WhateverOasis
When it comes to motivational songs by Western bands, this has to be the one.
As we become adults, society and common sense bind us, and even when we have things we truly want to do, we lose the ability to speak up about them.
This song tells us, ‘It’s your freedom to become whoever you want to be,’ and it inspires us to start dreaming again.
Best I CanQueensryche
A track that sings about the will to overcome obstacles and achieve one’s goals.
It was released in 1991 by the American heavy metal band Queensrÿche.
This up-tempo track became a hit in the United States, the United Kingdom, and other countries.
Moving MountainsUsher
This is a cheer song by the artist Usher, whose soaring vocals and moody track create an urban, cool style.
Its vibrant composition makes it a great pick for karaoke and an easy recommendation for high school boys.
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.
Karma ChameleonCulture Club
It is a pop music band formed in London, England, in 1981.
They topped the Billboard Hot 100 for three consecutive weeks in 1984.
The song also reached number one in 16 countries around the world and is a classic well-known to many people in Japan.