smartphone with music notes on the screen, wrapped in black over-ear headphones

put the lyrics to the test

the music we listen to can shape how we think about relationships. what messages are hiding in the lyrics?

what's in your music?

the sound nutritional label helps you look at what your favorite songs say about relationships.

sound nutritional label

use this tool to evaluate the "nutritional" value of songs.

how can music, like food, affect our energy and well-being?

step 1: Pick a song that has a relationship theme

choose a song that explores emotions, experiences, and situations related to interpersonal connections.

step 2: Score the unhealthy and healthy relationship ingredients

a score of 1 indicates a low level of that relationship ingredient while a 10 indicates a very high level.

step 3: think about your scores

how can music influence our health and the health of our relationships?

want to dig deeper?

check out the printable sound nutritional label.

hear what other young people have to say on the real love real talk podcast.

think about it

  • how did you rate your song overall?

  • which ingredient had the highest score for you and why?

  • what surprised you about the lyrics?

  • how do you see the song differently now?

need support?

if you're worried about your relationship or someone else's, you don't have to figure it out alone.