"I know a song that'll get on your nerves, get on your nerves, get on your nerves. I know a so you get the gist! Why does a song sometimes get stuck in our heads? (And good luck stopping this one now!) Laura Ashton, Haslemere, Surrey Send new questions to nq@theguardian.com. I don't know the answer but you have just relaunched Yellow Submarine after a few days in dry dock. billsanderson"
"If you have an earworm, never try to cut it off: both halves can regenerate and you'll get a binaural infestation (according to the noted academic, Prof Anna Lidd). EddieChorepost I've only had a problem with earworms over the past 20 years or so. I don't recall having them when I was much younger. In bed at night it keeps me awake for hours sometimes."
"Because it's a great song with ever-more relevant lyrics! (Once in a Lifetime, Talking Heads). Paul Brittain, Chester, by email The subconscious jukebox is what I call the moments when I find myself with a song in my head then run through the lyrics and realise that it's (often quite cleverly and subtly) appropriate to what's going on at the time."
Songs can become persistent involuntary memories known as earworms, replaying melodic fragments without conscious intent. Repeated exposure, catchy hooks, advertising jingles and recent listening increase the likelihood of a tune looping in the mind. Emotional relevance or rhythmic patterns can make a snippet feel appropriate to current events and more memorable. Attempts to forcibly stop an earworm can fail, and competing auditory material may not dislodge the loop. Some people report increased frequency with age or nighttime onset that interferes with sleep. Subconscious wordplay or associations can cause lyrics to feel like messages. Brief distraction and varied auditory input sometimes help.
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