“Go Baby,” a deep cut from Bieber’s new album Swag, has 120 beats per minute, which matches the pacing for potentially life-saving CPR, according to the American Heart Association
In case of an emergency requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the American Heart Association recommends SWAG: Start by calling 911. While you’re waiting, begin CPR. Avoid panicking. Get to pumping to the tune of Justin Bieber‘s “Go Baby.”
“Bieber is back! And this new song could help you save a life with Hands-Only CPR,” the association shared on Instagram. “If you see a teen or adult collapse, remember two simple steps: Call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest to the beat of @lilbieber’s ‘GO BABY.’”
“Go Baby,” a deep cut from Bieber’s new album Swag, has 120 beats per minute, which matches the pacing for potentially life-saving CPR. Following the surprise album release, the American Heart Association also shared that the single “Daisies,” which has 110 beats per minute, is also CPR tempo approved, writing: “He’s standing on business – the business of saving lives.”
Other songs with the stamp of approval include Kendrick Lamar‘s “Not Like Us” with 101 beats per minute, Bad Bunny‘s “EL CLúB” with 111 beats per minute, and Ravyn Lenae’s “Love Me Not” with 114 beats per minute. Fittingly, Benson Boone’s “Young American Heart,” with 100 beats per minute, could also save a life.
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The American Heart Association has amassed a playlist of more than 195 songs that match the recommended 100- to 120-BPM required for CPR. Ironically, The Fray’s “How to Save a Life” — with its 122 BPM tempo — could not, in fact, save a life. Sabrina Carpenter’s “Please Please Please” and “Espresso,” on the other hand, definitely could.
“When someone is in cardiac arrest, the responder might unintentionally speed up or slow down chest compressions due to stress or uncertainty,” the Red Cross said in a statement shared on their website. “A familiar song with the correct BPM can act as a built-in metronome to help keep compressions consistent and adequate. Many bystanders hesitate to perform CPR or other life-saving measures due to fear of doing it incorrectly or freezing under pressure. Music can reduce hesitation in emergencies by providing a familiar and structured rhythm. This familiarity builds confidence and reduces uncertainty.”
