Is it OK to be obsessed with a band?

A band may be someone’s light in the dark. As we go through each day, we pass by and interact with many people we have no idea that have problematic thoughts lurking about in their mind or even mental illnesses. For those with mental illnesses, it can be hard to get through the day. Many people, like those who suffer from depression, take medication just to feel “normal.” Some opt for therapy, but for many, medication is the route they take. For some of those people who aren’t yet comfortable with seeking help if they believe they have a mental illness, they turn to many different things to try and feel “normal.” One of those things is music. Music, whatever the genre, can have a huge impact on many people and can serve as a common interest when meeting new people. For those individuals who turn to music as their solace, one band in particular may stand out to them.

No matter what genre of music you listen to, you’re likely to have a favorite band that you hold near and dear to your heart. Whatever the reason may be, you hold this band above all others. Maybe you’ve been a fan ever since the first album, or maybe you’ve only been a fan for a few months. Something about this band just makes you excited and you sing their songs loud and proud. You aren’t embarrassed at all by the fact you can name every member, who they’re married to, how many kids that have, or even what their best friend’s dog’s name is. For many people, their favorite band is more than just that – it’s something they hold so dear to themselves for many reasons. The band may stand for something the listener also stands for, or maybe the band has been or is someone’s saving grace during a dark time. There are deep meanings behind the lyrics that others may not catch that those who have a special connection with their favorite band do catch. That special connection makes that band all the more important to the listener.

Yes, it’s OK to be obsessed with a band.