The Neutral Song

What I consider to be a "Neutral Song" is a song that doesn't have anything bad in it... it pretty much follows the guidelines set in place by Philippians 4:8... but it doesn't really have anything that good in it either.  Its message isn't phenomenal, but it isn't bad.  It's just a nice song.  It's okay.  Basically, you aren't corrupting your mind, but you aren't really improving your thoughts either. 

In my opinion, there is no right or wrong when it comes to listening to Neutral Songs.  It is up to you.  You probably won't get anything out of it, but that doesn't have to be an issue.  Sometimes, it's okay to just lean back with a pointless song and stop thinking about the message.  It also may have a lot of talent in the instrumental and musical area, but not so much meat in the actual lyric area.  And that's okay. 

There are going to be times when we need to be fed by song lyrics, but Good Songs aren't always necessary.  Music doesn't have to be some intense process where you feel like you're constantly having to gain something out of the content.  It doesn't always have to be that way.  Adding Neutral Songs to the mix isn't going to hurt a thing. 

Some examples of Neutral Songs are "Our Song" by Taylor Swift, "Bella Luna" by Jason Mraz, "The Little Things" by Colbie Caillat, "Love Bug" by the Jonas Brothers, and "L.O.V.E." by Nat King Cole. 

There can also be Neutral Songs in the Christian music industry.  Unless an artist is strictly worship or simply amazing, there are going to be fairly empty, neutral, fun songs in the album... and that is fine!  "Gibberish" by Relient K comes to mind, along with Veggie Tales' "Everybody's Got A Water Buffalo," and "Sore Eyes" by Brandon Heath. 

And always remember that you can get something from every song.  There is always a hidden meaning somewhere amongst the lyrics, and if you are out to search for something to impact you, then you will find it if you look hard enough.  Every one of the songs I mentioned above has a meaning... and just because they are not life-shattering, they are not completely empty.  You can find something.  Just know that you aren't required to search out a meaning with Neutral Songs.  They can always be just for fun. 

What are some Neutral Songs that you love or hate?  Do you agree that there are Neutral Songs at all, or do you think that they should be Good or Bad?