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 (1–10)
Black Or WhiteMichael Jackson
Michael Jackson, the undisputed King of Pop.
Despite its poppy sound, this song takes a stand against racial discrimination.
The music video is also captivating: Michael performs dances inspired by various cultures from around the world, and the way each style is ultimately transformed into his signature moves is absolutely breathtaking.
Viva La VidaColdplay
It’s a masterpiece distinguished by its grand melody and powerful orchestration.
While deftly portraying the inner turmoil of a protagonist who falls from a noble king to ruin, it depicts the transience of power and the ups and downs of life.
The lyrics, sprinkled with mysterious religious motifs, convey deep insight and a universal message.
Released by Coldplay in 2008, the song appears on the album “Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends” and reached number one on both the U.
S.
and U.
K.
charts.
It won Song of the Year at the 2009 Grammy Awards and was also featured in an Apple iPod commercial.
It’s the perfect track when you want a boost of courage—during your morning commute, on your way to school, or before taking on a new challenge.
Walk This WayAerosmith
A famous song by Aerosmith.
It was also used as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Odoru! Sanma Goten!!,” making it familiar to many Japanese listeners.
The dance-inducing riff is striking, and it’s a sound that brings overwhelming excitement at live shows.
Job-hunting encouragement songs in Western music that give you courage: World-famous and popular tracks (11–20)
No BeefAfrojack and Steve Aoki
Steve Aoki is of Japanese descent.
His father is an entrepreneur who runs a Japanese restaurant chain called BENIHANA in the United States.
He isn’t very well-known in Japan, but there are few people who make as much money from music as Steve Aoki does.
“No Beef” is a track he collaborated on with Afrojack.
Around The WorldRed Hot Chili Peppers
A rock band from California.
Their nickname in Japan is “Recchiri,” but in other countries it’s “RHCP” or “The Chili Peppers,” and “Recchiri” won’t be understood.
The main themes from their early to mid periods include drugs, sexual perversion, alcohol, phallocentrism, punk-style anarchism, and funk-style hedonism.
Take On Mea-ha
It’s a three-member band from Norway formed in 1982.
They’re also known for performing the theme song for the 1994 Lillehammer Paralympics and the theme for the 2009 World Championships in Athletics in Berlin.
Their music is frequently used on Japanese TV programs and other media.
heroMariah Carey
Mariah Carey, the American diva also famous for singing Christmas songs, had a hit with the song “Hero” in the early 1990s.
“Hero” features lyrics about finding the hero within yourself, delivered with Mariah’s celebrated vocal prowess, said to span multiple octaves.