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If you\u2019re trying to stay productive at work, your playlist might be working against you.<\/p>\n
A new study is breaking down<\/a> which of today\u2019s biggest songs are actually the worst for focus \u2014 and the results might surprise you.<\/p>\n Researchers looked at some of the most-streamed tracks from the past year to figure out which ones are more likely to distract than help you get things done.<\/p>\n Coming in at No. 1 is Morgan Wallen<\/a>\u2019s \u201cSmile.\u201d The 2024 track earned a score of 83.78 based on the study\u2019s metrics.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Ella Langley, Morgan Wallen \u2018I Can\u2019t Love You Anymore\u2019 Lyrics Describe Fresh Heartache<\/a><\/p>\n And while the song itself is more laid-back and reflective than high-energy, the data suggests it still sits just outside that ideal range for focus \u2014 making it subtly distracting even if it doesn\u2019t feel that way.<\/p>\n Wallen doesn\u2019t just top the list \u2014 he shows up multiple times.<\/p>\n His song \u201cJust in Case\u201d lands at No. 2, followed by tracks from Billie Eilish<\/strong>, Alex Warren<\/strong> and Hudson Westbrook “House Again” rounding out the top five.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Morgan Wallen Outsells Garth, Carrie, Luke + More \u2014 Top 10 Highest-Selling Country Artists of All Time<\/a><\/p>\n In total, 10 of Wallen\u2019s songs appear among the 98 ranked, making him one of the most prominent artists on the list.<\/p>\n \u201cSmile\u201d continues a theme found in several of Wallen\u2019s songs, focusing on relationships and everyday moments.<\/p>\n The track leans into a laid-back, reflective tone, which may be part of why<\/a> it feels easy to listen to \u2014 even if it\u2019s not ideal for staying focused.<\/p>\n So, while it might be a go-to for casual listening, it may not be the best pick when you\u2019re trying to get things done.<\/p>\n According to data from Booking Agent Info<\/a>, three main factors were used to rank songs: tempo (BPM), loudness and \u201cdanceability.\u201d<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>15 Country Songs Have Reached One Billion Spotify Streams: No. 1 May Shock You<\/a><\/p>\n Using a benchmark of 120 BPM, \u201315 decibels and 50% danceability \u2014 considered a balance between calm and energy \u2014 the study analyzed 100 of Billboard\u2019s most-streamed songs.<\/p>\n Each track was scored<\/a> based on how far it strayed from those levels, identifying songs that could be either too stimulating or not stimulating enough for focused work.<\/p>\n Morgan Wallen has got his fair share of party songs, drinking songs and good ol’ country boy anthems. But he’s got sad songs aplenty, too. <\/p>\n Not only that, but on multiple occasions, Wallen has opened up about his struggles with fame and his personal demons in his lyrics. Read through the gallery below for a list of Morgan Wallen songs that pull back the curtain on the dark side of his fame.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Carena Liptak<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe Song That Tops the List<\/h3>\n
Not the Only One<\/h3>\n
Why It Still Works \u2014 Just Not at Work<\/h3>\n
What Makes a Song \u201cBad\u201d for Work?<\/h3>\n
12 Revealing Morgan Wallen Lyrics That Show the Dark Side of Fame<\/h2>\n