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 songs that give you courage: job-hunting anthems. World-famous classics and popular tracks (51–60)
Life Is Worth LivingJustin Bieber
Justin Bieber is a singer with sweet looks and a gentle voice who is beloved by women around the world, and he’s hugely popular in Japan as well.
Among his works, the song “Life Is Worth Living” is especially encouraging—just listening to it can give you strength.
Of the tracks introduced in this article, it has a particularly mellow tone that makes you feel gently supported as you listen.
If you’re anxious about the future or haunted by past traumas, be sure to give it a listen.
RoarKaty Perry
In Japan, where the mindset of “following the crowd” is strong, many people may have long since given up on living freely as they please.
You often hear the saying, “The nail that sticks out gets hammered down,” right? But trying to live without standing out can feel stifling and exhausting.
At times like that, listen to this song by Katy Perry.
It’s about a protagonist who undergoes a transformation from the life they’ve led until now.
I hope you’ll listen when you need courage or motivation! It’s one of her most popular tracks.
My Life Would Suck Without YouKelly Clarkson
This is a song released in 2009 by Kelly Clarkson, who is hugely popular as an American pop-rock singer.
It’s a very uplifting song—absolutely flawless.
It’s truly a great track.
Her vocals are beautiful and outstanding.
I highly recommend it as an encouraging song.
Every Little Bit HelpsLuke Combs
The song “Every Little Bit Helps” by American country musician Luke Combs.
It’s a track that captures everything great about country music, with the vibrant, lively energy of a live band that feels fantastic.
Perfect for driving, commuting, or heading to school—a number that injects fresh power into the tedium of everyday life!
Western music that gives you courage: Job-hunting encouragement songs. World classics and popular tracks (61–70)
Live While We’re YoungOne Direction
It’s a classic from when 1D was at the peak of their popularity, released in 2012.
Watching the music video, you can really feel the youthfulness as the five of them have a blast camping together.
When you’re stressed, it might be good to cut loose and make some noise like they do.
Just listening to the song is enough to lift your spirits and hype you up.
Good LifeOneRepublic
OneRepublic is a band that has won fans around the world with a sound that blends pop and rock in a superb balance.
If you regularly keep up with overseas rock bands, you’re surely familiar with them.
Their song “Good Life” is especially notable among their works for its optimistic, forward-looking lyrics.
Like the protagonist in the song, we’d all love to live our one and only life to the fullest, without regrets.
It’s a classic that makes you feel brighter just by listening to it.
Good TimeOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsen
This collaboration between Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen features a positive rhythm and catchy melody that lifts the spirit.
Released in June 2012, the song peaked at No.
8 on the U.S.
Billboard Hot 100 and reached No.
1 in Canada and New Zealand.
It’s a magical track that fills you with the courage to say, “I can do it,” helping you forget the pressures of job hunting.
If you’re in the thick of a tough job search, why not listen to this song, shake off your anxieties, and take a step toward a hopeful future?