Music that hurts is like a song that makes your body feel like it’s dancing, but not in a happy way.
Imagine you're playing with your favorite toy, and suddenly, the music starts to sound really loud or really strange. It might make your ears feel full, or even tickle them a little bit. That's music that hurts, it's still fun, but it also feels like it’s giving your body a little push or nudge.
How it works
Think of music as something you can feel, not just hear. When the music is really loud or has a lot of quick beats, it can shake your whole body, kind of like when you're on a bumpy ride in the park. That shaking might feel exciting, but sometimes it feels like it's hurting, not in a bad way, but more like a playful tickle that doesn’t want to stop.
Sometimes, people listen to this kind of music when they're dancing or having fun, and it makes them laugh, because even though it feels like it’s hurting, it’s also making them feel alive.
Examples
- Someone's screaming into a microphone at a rock show feels physically uncomfortable.
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See also
- What are music can trigger emotional memories?
- What are beats?
- What are sad songs?
- What is music?
- What are space between sounds?