57 Best Songs About Working Hard

Epiphany by Taylor

Song Year: 2020

During the Covid-19 pandemic, healthcare workers were the frontline service providers responsible for saving lives. Taylor Swifts connects that such hardworking people are essential, especially during harrowing times. She connects them to soldiers during world war and sees them as modern-day heroes. It has a classic feel and is one of her popular songs in the Folklore album.

Heavy Liftin’ by Blake Shelton

Song Year: 2003

Blake Shelton debuted his music career in 2001, and two years later, he released this song, becoming his first number-one song on the country charts. The track's subject matter is simple as it is about a hardworking man. The songs show that he never complains despite his hard work and is willing to do whatever wholeheartedly.

Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses by Kathy Mattea

Song Year: 1988

Here is a song dedicated to truckers, as they are considered the backbone of the country's economy. It tells the story of Charlie, a trucker who is at the end of his service, and retirement is around the corner. We get to hear he is looking forward to the last ten miles of his route as he is going to reunite with the love of his life.

God Bless Saturday by Kid Rock

Song Year: 2010

After a week of working hard, we deserve a rest to just have fun. This tune by Kid Rock celebrates the joys of having Saturday off through its upbeat, catchy rhythm. The lyrics advise the listeners to value the time off from work to enjoy life. The anthem was originally supposed to be a heavy rock piece, but the singer gave it an organic R&B-based rock and roll song.

Got a Job by the Miracles

Song Year: 1958

Got a Job is the first song by the five-member group, The Miracle. It is their response to the number one single at the time, “Get a Job.” The humorous song tells a story of a hardworking but unlucky jobseeker who finally finds employment. It serves as an inspirational reminder that with perseverance, your luck can change for the better.

Goin’ to Work by Martina McBride

Song Year: 1993

Other than being a track about working hard, Martina McBride's piece is also a heartbreak song. It tells a story of a woman who has just broken up with her man but rather than stay in the house and wallow in misery all day, she decides to head to work and use it as a positive distraction.

Hard Hat and a Hammer by Alan Jackson

Song Year: 2010

The country music legend Alan Jackson made this iconic song for his sixteenth album, Freight Train. It celebrates hardworking workers, especially those who do manual labor, by telling the story of a man wearing a hard hat and wielding a hammer.

The song paints the spirit of an average American worker and shows that we should have a positive attitude toward manual jobs.

Hard Way To Make an Easy Living by Toby Keith

Song Year: 2013

Toby Keith has a way of making his music have an upbeat feel that would make any listener groove to it. This song is no different from most of the songs in his catalog.

Hard Way to Make an Easy Living tells the story of a music band by showing that though fans might think it is easy, it's not the case. We get to see and appreciate the work musicians put in to entertain us.

Workin’ Man (Nowhere to Go) by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Song Year: 1988

The next song is heartbreaking. It is from the perspective of a hardworking man who probably was a farmer. The singer narrates how he lost his land and has no place to go, and the only option left is to get a job to sustain himself. The man contemplates, and all he sees is a bleak future.

Hey, Mister (I Need This Job) by Shenandoah

Song Year: 1989

The classic country song talks about the struggles of finding employment by a hardworking man in order to take care of his family. The singer shows that he is willing to do anything, even to the point of being able to withstand the toughest working conditions. The song is relatable to those struggling to find a job.

Take This Job and Shove It by Johnny Paycheck.

Song Year: 1977

Are you tired of the frustration of your job? Then this is the perfect song to encourage you to start over. Johnny Paychecks sings his frustration of a hard working man who gave his employer 15 years of his life but has no appreciation. He finally decides that enough is enough and calls it quits. The song became a popular anthem in union worker strikes after its release.

Smoke Break by Carrie Underwood

Song Year: 2015

Carrie Underwood narrates a story of a hardworking woman working multiple jobs to make ends meet and a man who is the first person in their family to go to college. She shows she relates to the frustration of their efforts, which have not yet bore any fruit.

The song’s chorus is powerful as it shows the importance of just taking a break from all the work and stress. It is a reminder that it is okay to give your time off and appreciate the little you have.

Slave To The Wage by Placebo

Song Year: 2000

Though working hard on our daily grind is important, it can consume one's life if that is the only thing. The song addresses the ordinary working man and advises him not to be a slave to the wage. Some of the lyrics make reference to Bob Dylan's Hit song Maggie's Fame which has related themes.

Top Songs About Working Hard, Final Thoughts

Songs about working hard have been an important part of society and have been around since the beginning of time. This work is a very important part of our culture.

It is no surprise that there are many songs in different genres that cover this theme. If you are a member of the hardworking force or aspire to be, may these tunes encourage and motivate you while you grind.