Aren't we supposed to dance to... music?

It becomes increasingly apparent that many radio stations are lowering their standards in regards to the kinds of music that they let on to their station. But do these decaying morals really have to extend to school dances? The DJs obviously feel so. I have yet to attend a school dance that played only the sort of music that I feel comfortable listening to. Another fad that has developed in the realm of dance music, is to blast the music into every one's ears. This makes it so that having a conversation, even while slow-dancing, is impossible without yelling to your date, who is scarcely one foot away. So, my question is, why do the DJs feel like they have to play the selection of music that they do and at such a high decibel?

The first reason I have found is that the songs that are getting higher ratings are getting worse and worse and far as lyrics and actual musicality. The companies that supply the DJs see the kinds of songs that are doing well on the charts and they include those songs on the playlist for school dances. They assume that if those songs made to the top of the charts then all kids must want to listen to them. However, the fact of the matter is is that with the society falling into the trend of "No Consequences," the music that takes the top ratings are the ones encouraging this concept of no morals and ethics. This leads to dances that are filled with songs with explicit lyrics and pounding beats. And the administrators wonder why there is so much scandalous behavior at dances.

One would also come to wonder why the music is so loud. The cause of this comes hand in hand with the kind of music being played. The fact of the matter is is that the music wouldn't be as affective if it where quieter. The pounding beat leads to a mood of excitement. This, coupled with the suggestive lyrics, provokes an unnatural feeling of elation. For those consciously trying to uphold their values this can lead to quite an unenjoyable experience.

School dances are an integral part of high school that people from all walks of life participate in. It is rather ironic that the music provided for these dances is excruciatingly difficult to actually dance to. With the exception of the rare swing tune or line dance nothing can be done beyond moving back and forth to the beat and trying not to pay attention to the lyrics.

Sincerely,
The Composed Cucumber