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 boost your job-hunting courage: World-famous classics and popular hits (31–40)
Lose YourselfEminem
This song by Eminem captures a life-changing moment.
It features a beat that evokes the iconic scenes from the film 8 Mile and lyrics that stir the soul.
Released in October 2002, it topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 12 consecutive weeks.
Among its lines, “I’ve got nothing to lose—this is my one shot” carries the power to steel oneself at pivotal moments in life.
Eminem, who has transformed the raw energy of the streets into music and gained fans worldwide with his unique rapid-fire flow, delivers here a track that can serve as a source of strength at your own critical junctures.
It’s a highly recommended song to motivate you during a job search or when facing an important life decision.
LaylaEric Clapton
A guitarist from England.
He is said to be one of the world’s three greatest rock guitarists, alongside Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page.
The piece consists of an elegant, guitar-driven first half and a piano coda in the latter half, and it is often cited as one of rock’s quintessential love songs.
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.
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.