- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Duran Duran Song Helps Student Feel Like "Main Character"
Her Campus writer shares how music shapes identity and connection.
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
In a personal essay, a student writer from the Her Campus chapter at the University of Scranton reflects on how music, particularly the Duran Duran song "Save A Prayer", has influenced her mood, style, and sense of self. The writer argues that music is meant to be shared, as it can foster connection and vulnerability between people.
Why it matters
This story provides a relatable, first-person perspective on the power of music to shape identity and foster interpersonal bonds, which resonates with many young readers who are navigating their own musical tastes and relationships.
The details
The writer, Aja Alvarez, explains that while some people may complain when a song goes viral on TikTok, she believes music should be shared as it can create a sense of connection. Alvarez says that when someone offers to let her listen to one of their favorite songs, it feels like they are "cracking open a part of your soul" and revealing something personal. Alvarez's current favorite song is "Save A Prayer" by Duran Duran, which makes her "feel like the diva that I am" and a "main character in a sexy rom-com".
- The article was published on March 4, 2026.
The players
Aja Alvarez
A student writer from the Her Campus chapter at the University of Scranton.
Duran Duran
An English new wave band known for hits like "Save A Prayer".
What they’re saying
“We all listen to music. Whether we consider our tastes mainstream, underground, niche, grunge, whatever you listen to ultimately reflects your character and state of mind.”
— Aja Alvarez, Student Writer (Her Campus)
“Therefore, I think it's a beautiful gesture when someone offers someone else their airpod, or gets me listening to one of their favorite artists. It's like cracking open a part of your soul to another curious mind and revealing something so personal that it bonds you even more, despite the simplicity of showing someone a song you like.”
— Aja Alvarez, Student Writer (Her Campus)
The takeaway
This story highlights the deeply personal and identity-shaping role that music can play in young people's lives, and the way sharing musical tastes can foster meaningful connections between individuals.
