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 (41–50)
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.
Everything Works Out In The EndKodaline
This is a song from the Irish rock band Kodaline, brimming with hope and courage.
Its lyrics, which sing of overcoming the pain of heartbreak and resolving to take a new step forward, resonate deeply.
Released in 2015, the track features an engaging sound that reflects the band’s diverse musicality.
Since their 2013 debut album In a Perfect World, Kodaline have steadily built their career, releasing the live album Our Roots Run Deep in 2022.
The message that “in the end, everything will work out” gently encourages those feeling stuck in their studies or work.
Give it a listen when you want a fresh start or to take a closer look at yourself.
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?
Imitation of lifeR.E.M.
I think this is especially true for men, but crying in front of others is embarrassing, isn’t it? So even when it’s painful, we tend to hide our tears.
At times like that, the chorus line, “Come here, nobody cares that you’re crying,” really sinks into my heart.
Heavyweight champion of the worldReverend and the makers
It’s a song that asks whether there might have been a different life, while living a safe, ordinary one—going to school as usual, getting a typical job, having an unremarkable married life.
It will likely resonate especially with people who want to live differently from others.
BraveSara Bareilles
“Say what you want to say—let the words come out.” Delivering that powerful message is a song by Sara Bareilles.
Released in 2013 as the lead single from the album The Blessed Unrest, it peaked at No.
23 on the Billboard Hot 100 and sold over two million copies in the United States.
Set to a pop-rock sound, it celebrates the importance of having the courage to express your true self.
It’s perfect for job-hunting students, too! Whether you’re conveying your strengths in your own words during interviews or mustering the courage to jump into a new environment, try listening to this track to recharge your spirits.
If It Don’t Work OutThe Zombies
A deeply moving song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the hope of starting over.
While accepting the breakup with a former lover, it strikingly explores the possibility of finding new love.
The Zombies’ delicate performance and emotionally rich lyrics resonate deeply with listeners.
Released in April 2007, this work was created after the band reunited following their breakup.
It’s perfect for anyone who has experienced heartbreak and is trying to move forward.
As you listen, why not look back on past tears and find hope for the future?