Girl Pow-R’s new single “Let’s Go Dancing,” is a courageous song about stepping out of your comfort zone and allowing yourself to have fun and enjoy life.
For a large group of individuals, insecurities and anxieties may prevent them from opening up. Many youths are diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, a condition that surrounds the individual with worry, triggered by differing factors for everyone. Many people can relate to the feeling of being scared or uncomfortable, but being surrounded by like-minded people can encourage you to have fun.
“Let’s Go Dancing” takes on the perspective of someone who cares deeply about another individual, suggesting that they ‘go dancing’ to cope with difficult emotions. The song discusses the feeling of being alone and surrounded by worry yet finding comfort within a friend to open up.
Those who struggle with their mental health should know that it’s okay to reach out, especially if it will help them grow as a person.
“Let’s Go Dancing” discusses healthy coping mechanisms to help those who struggle with their mental health, “Let’s go dancing. It’s true. When dancing, we won’t be blue”. Dancing can uplift people, an increase in movement can allow for people to loosen up and sometimes individuals need a push to do so. Finding someone you can truly connect with can help you feel alive, everyone needs a friend that they can count on to help them when times are tough. When you are feeling down, being surrounded by others and letting yourself have fun can be so liberating, “ Let it out. Feeling so free”.
The upbeat song encourages the listener to get up on their feet and embrace the fun energy that music displays to us. The lyrics speak to listeners on a personal level, allowing them to feel as if they are being spoken to directly, and encouraging them to open up and let loose. Sometimes when dealing with difficult emotions all you need to do is dance like nobody is watching, and accompany yourself with outgoing people who encourage you to open up.
“Let’s Go Dancing” teaches individuals that stepping out of their comfort zone is so much easier when you are surrounded by friends who are understanding. When you are feeling nervous, making those dear to you aware of what you are going through can make it easier to relax.
Girl Pow-R strongly advocates for helping those with generalized anxiety disorder, and “Let’s Go Dancing” is a reminder that if you struggle with anxiety, you are not alone in that battle and that there are many individuals with similar stories, as well as countless people who will sympathize with your struggles.
Generalized anxiety disorder can make it very difficult for some people to experience life, but despite being conditioned with such a disorder, you should not let it define you. Always know that there are people around you that are constantly supporting you, and it’s okay to ask for help, even if it’s scary.
Let yourself be free and have courage! Stepping out of your comfort zone can teach you that there’s nothing to worry about. If you find it difficult to do this, remind yourself that it’s okay to ask for help.
Girl Pow-R advocates strongly for those who struggle with their mental health. Check out the social causes they fight for through their website. And be sure to catch “Let’s Go Dancing” on Spotify and YouTube.