Some people hear music in their heads because their brain is like a little radio station that plays songs even when no one is singing. It's called earworms. When you hear a song, your brain saves it and sometimes replays it over and over again, just like a favorite tune on repeat.
Why does this happen?
Sometimes, your brain starts playing a song because of something you see or do. Like if you're walking past a store that's playing a song you love, your brain might start singing it back to you.
Examples
- When you're walking down the hallway, suddenly your favorite song starts playing in your head like it's on a loop.
- You're eating dinner when a tune from your childhood pops into your mind and won't stop.
- After hearing just one line of a song on the radio, your brain keeps repeating it over and over.
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See also
- Why Do People Prefer Certain Types of Music?
- Why Do People Prefer Certain Kinds of Music?
- Why Do People Prefer ‘Music’ in Certain Moods?
- Why Do We Feel Sad When Music Plays Slowly?
- Why Do We Feel Sad When Music Plays?
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