Addison Rae's 2025 pop hit "Headphones On" encourages listeners to accept what is beyond their control and move forward while enjoying the present. Addison discusses her own personal struggles throughout the song including her struggles with substance use as well as her parent's divorce. She identifies how she works through life's unknowns and obstacles by "putting her headphones on" and connecting with herself, her body, and music. This song has themes of acceptance, resilience, and self-compassion when working through difficult situations in life.

 

Counselors can use this song as a tool to help clients work to accept uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, barriers in life, and the factors that may be out of their control. This song’s message aligns with facets of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, including acceptance, cognitive defusion, being present, and committed action. Some examples of this include lyrics such as "Guess I gotta accept the pain", "Every good thing comes my way, so I still get dolled up", You can't fix what has already been broken, you just have to surrender to the moment", and " I know the lows are what makes the highs higher, so I tell myself this as a reminder, Life's no fun through clear waters". Counselors can use the lyrics and message of this song to help encourage clients to practice presence, connect with themselves, engage in activities that provide natural dopamine, and encourage a positive outlook.