I really don't listen to music much unless I'm doing a massive pile of dishes or during one hour at work, so I'm usually pretty behind on what's new and cool. Thus, it's likely that everyone else has already heard this song, but I discovered this week "One Call Away" by Charlie Puth. The music video gives it a Taylor Swift "You Belong with Me" feel, and overall the purpose of the song is "come be with me, I will make your life great and you will be happy".
I like the prosocial aspect of the lyrics, even if they are somewhat self-serving, and I really love the chorus. The proclamation that someone will be there whenever you need them and they'll try hard enough for you that they'll be better than Superman is quite nice (helps that it's also pretty catchy). It's a great change of pace from the music that other people have on at work that generally consists of relational aggression or screaming electric guitars and men yelling things I can't understand and probably wouldn't want to.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxuY9FET9Y4
I have not heard of this song. But "feel good" music is very important to me. I like music that allows the spirit to be there. Prosocial music can be very uplifting. It can make you want to be a better person. And see your potential to be able to help many people that have problems. It does not even mean you have to solve their problems, but just to be a friend and let them know you are there and that you care oftentimes is all it takes.
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