Foreign music work BGM: world-famous and popular songs that help you focus on studying or working.
Isn’t one of the best things about Western music that you can enjoy it even if you don’t understand the lyrics?
When you actually learn the meaning, you often think, “Oh, so that’s what the song was about!”
Some of you might even listen to Western music as background music, right?
This time, we’ve picked out Western tracks that help you power through work or study!
Instead of focusing on the lyrics, we curated songs based on catchy melodies and rhythms.
If you just want some cool Western music to boost your productivity, this is a must-see!
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Western music work BGM: World-famous and popular songs that boost studying and work (51–60)
Stand By MeBen E. King

It has been used in numerous commercials, including for the Nissan “Auster,” Mazda “RX-7,” Honda “Stepwgn,” and Kirin Beer “Lager Beer.” The song is by American soul singer Ben E.
King.
Known as a classic, it has been covered by many musicians, including John Lennon.
Love The Way You Lie ft. RihannaEminem

It’s a collaboration between Eminem and Rihanna, male and female superstar artists in the U.
S.
Cases like this often have a high chance of failing, but this song manages to blow away such negative opinions.
Emperor’s New ClothesPanic! At The Disco

They are a band from the state of Nevada in the United States.
Their debut came about after they sent their songs online to Pete Wentz, the bassist of Fall Out Boy.
They made their debut as the first act on the label run by Pete.
At the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards, they beat out seasoned veterans to win Video of the Year.
Give It AwayRed Hot Chili Peppers

I think most people have heard the nickname “Red Hot Chili Peppers” (RhCP) at least once in their lives.
A band that keeps a steady rhythm while the vocalist continues rapping-style vocals—it’s fair to call them a representative band of the rap-rock/mixture genre.
Western music work BGM: world-famous and popular songs that help you focus on studying or work (61–70)
Bitter Sweet SymphonyThe Verve

The title means “Bittersweet Symphony.” The music video for this song is moving as well.
On a crowded city sidewalk, he walks straight ahead as if to say it’s his own path.
Even when he bumps into someone, he doesn’t falter and keeps going—making it the ultimate pep song about staying true to your own way.
In conclusion
While introducing work-friendly BGM from Western music this time, many of you may have thought, “I really like this genre!” At LAG Music, we have in-depth feature articles that explore genres ranging from mainstream to niche.
If you’re looking to expand your playlists, be sure to check those out as well!





