Strangers No More by Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors
Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors wrote the album, Strangers No More, to highlight communal joy and experiences. Many of the songs encompass the importance of friendship like “Find Your People.” This song was written after COVID-19 about how surrounding yourself with people who understand you and you get along with creates better relationships.
The purpose of listening to “Find Your People” by Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors is to examine the song using critical listening. Critical listening is when we evaluate a message and assess whether or not we agree with it. “Find Your People” highlights the importance of surrounding yourself with people who appreciate you and create a positive environment. While listening to the song, listen critically about whether you agree or disagree with what the singers are stating, so you can fully process their views.
Listening to “Find Your People” heightens one’s emotional intelligence by encouraging listeners to reflect on their relationships. By reflecting on the importance of genuine connections, listeners may become more conscious of their social needs and the relationships that bring them emotional fulfillment.
Hearing the music is different from truly listening to what the singer is saying. Listening is the information processing task that is carried out in a social, interactive, or communicative environment. Yes, you may be hearing the tune of the song, but listening to the lyrics is far more important. For example, the song says, “Life is hard. It’s a lot harder when you do it alone.” If you hear this lyric, you aren’t truly comprehending what the writer is saying, but if you are listening to the song, you stop and reflect on the message the singer is portraying.