Why Do We Get ‘Nostalgic’ for Old Songs?

Nostalgic songs remind us of old times, and that makes us feel happy. It’s like when you smell your mom's cooking and suddenly remember being a kid. Your brain connects the music to memories, and boom, you’re smiling.

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Examples

  1. You hear your favorite childhood song and suddenly you’re at the school dance.
  2. Your old friend sings a tune from high school, and you feel like it’s yesterday.
  3. You put on a playlist from college and start laughing about old jokes.

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Categories: Psychology · nostalgia,memory,music psychology