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Do you have a guilty-pleasure song you secretly love?

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Yes, definitely. There’s one that I know is kind of ridiculous, but I never skip it. The song is full of neon-sounding synths, and the gets stuck in my head for hours. I would never call it my serious favorite, because it’s , but it works really well when I need a quick mood lift. If I’m tired after work, I put it on, and suddenly I feel a bit more awake. I probably wouldn’t choose it for a party, but alone, it’s hard to resist.

Key phrases in this answer

  • 80s-style dance track — A dance song with a sound inspired by 1980s music.“We danced to an 80s-style dance track at the party.”
  • catchy chorus — The part of a song that is easy to remember and sing along to.“The catchy chorus stayed in my head all day.”
  • not exactly cool — Not socially impressive or trendy.“It’s not exactly cool, but I still like it.”
  • cheesy pop song — A very catchy pop song that feels silly or overly sweet.“I still listen to a super cheesy pop song when I’m cleaning.”
  • private little favorite — Something you like a lot but keep to yourself.“That old movie is my private little favorite.”
  • embarrassingly dramatic ballad — A slow emotional song that feels overly intense in a funny way.“My embarrassingly dramatic ballad is impossible not to sing.”

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