They say “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me”. However, words have power! If the individual listens to songs with negative lyrics and messages, it can negatively impact their attitude, emotions, and self-worth. Music therapists may sometimes use these songs at first as part of what’s called the iso principle to meet the client where they are. However it’s not good to stay in that space. Music therapists may use lyric analysis, help create different playlists for different purposes, or introduce grounding songs to reduce anxiety and increase self-esteem and a sense of stability.