Can’t get that song out of your head? The science behind stuck song syndrome...

Why is it that the most annoying songs are the ones that wind up stuck in your head?

They’re called earworms and can bore into your brain. A recent study looked at what makes certain songs stick and determined that simple songs were number one on the charts. The catchy chorus is typically the part of the song stuck on repeat and that’s part of the problem. When our minds repeat one part of the song, it registers as an unfinished thought. The next time you’re doing something simple that doesn’t require a lot of brain power, your mind may go back and try to finish that musical thought, over and over. 

Women experience earworm more than men and musicians and music lovers are also more prone. Like every other musical genre, earworms has a top 10 chart - and it just won’t go away. A few of the classics are Who Let the Dogs Out, We Will Rock You, The Lion Sleeps Tonight and It’s a Small World After All. You're welcome.