A new study reveals that people worldwide turn to song lyrics as emotional anchors during crises, such as the COVID-19 lockdowns. Researchers found that lyrical themes--like loss, belonging, and reflection--played a far greater role in emotional coping than the music's tempo or harmony.
A new study reveals that people worldwide turn to song lyrics as emotional anchors during crises, such as the COVID-19 lockdowns. Researchers found that lyrical themes--like loss, belonging, and reflection--played a far greater role in emotional coping than the music's tempo or harmony.
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