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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Uplifting Western songs to encourage you in your job hunt: World-famous classics and popular tracks (21–30)
Can’t Stop the Feeling!Justin Timberlake
A pleasant vibration that resonates throughout the body and music filled with irrepressible joy stir the heart.
Justin Timberlake’s refreshing vocals bring a sense of positivity and freedom to this track.
Its lively rhythm—an exquisite blend of disco-pop and soul-pop—has an irresistible charm that makes anyone want to move.
Released in May 2016, the song appeared on the soundtrack for DreamWorks Animation’s film Trolls.
It achieved major worldwide success, debuting at No.
1 on the U.S.
Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Timberlake also served as a voice actor for a character in the film and as the executive music producer.
It’s perfect for your morning commute or school run, and great for boosting motivation during a workout.
The bright, catchy melody is sure to give your day an energetic start.
FootlooseKenny Loggins
The theme song from the 1984 film Footloose.
It’s a song familiar to many Japanese people, as it was also used in a McDonald’s commercial.
Another famous song by Kenny Loggins is Danger Zone, the theme song from the Tom Cruise–starring film Top Gun.
That one has also been used in commercials and is well known in Japan.
Uplifting Western songs to boost your job-hunting courage: World-famous classics and popular hits (31–40)
Party MonsterKrewella
If you want to get pumped up, this is the song for you.
They’re a funky, beautiful duo from the United States.
They’re big Japanophiles and have even come to Japan to perform live.
Among their songs, Party Monster is especially popular and guaranteed to lift your spirits.
Immigrant SongLed Zeppelin
They are a charismatic rock band.
They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995, won the Japan Gold Disc Award in 2004, received a Grammy Award in 2005, and were inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2006.
BelieverMajor Lazer
Believer is a very quirky song.
The hands in the music video, folded like in prayer and spinning the whole time, are eerie.
Major Lazer is quite familiar in Japan—starting with Lean On, which even played in a cellphone commercial here—so I hope Believer becomes popular too.
The ClimbMiley Cyrus
An inspirational song that portrays life’s challenges and growth.
Miley Cyrus’s powerful vocals encourage people to move toward unknown possibilities.
Released in 2009 as part of the soundtrack for Hannah Montana: The Movie, the song became a turning point in her career.
Using mountain climbing as a metaphor, it conveys that the process itself holds value on the way to achieving goals.
Recommended for job seekers and anyone feeling anxious before a new challenge.
Listening to this song will give you the courage to believe in yourself and move forward step by step.
Counting StarsOneRepublic
This song expresses the anxiety and impatience that come with chasing one’s dreams through a clear, airy vocal and an acoustic sound.
It carries a wish to value spiritual richness, not just money or material worth, and OneRepublic’s soulful performance truly resonates.
Released as a single from the March 2013 album “Native,” it became a major hit, reaching No.
2 on the U.S.
Billboard Hot 100 and No.
1 in the U.K.
It was also used over the end credits of the film “Earth to Echo.” It’s a track that gives you a gentle push forward, standing by those who face the future with unease yet want to keep moving ahead.
Perfect for your morning commute or when you’re taking on something new.