This week, I’m joined by Jay Sweet to craft the ultimate playlist of work week anthems — the songs that soundtrack real life between Monday morning and Friday afternoon.

Everything from the rough, coffee-fueled Mondays, finding (or losing) our footing by midweek, and slowly cranking things up as the weekend comes into view. Whether you’re locked into a 9-to-5, grinding through long shifts, working from home, or just staring at the clock waiting for quitting time, this playlist is built for the daily grind.

These 20 songs about work, hustle, burnout, motivation ...