https://aeon.co/ideas/why-are-pop-songs-getting-sadder-than-they-used-to-be
Although the article doesn’t mention it, pop songs may be getting sadder because pop song writers are getting sadder. In that case, of course, the next question would be, Why are pop song writers getting sadder?
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Love that data crunching.
Makes me wonder, though.
If a lyric said “I’d hate to lose you, you are my love”, is that sad or happy?
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It’s the influence of C&W.
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But play C&W backwards and the girl comes back, the dog is resurrected and the trailer is rebuilt.
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