Why Does a Song Get Stuck in Your Head?

Ever have the same few seconds of a song playing in your mind over and over?

It’s called an “earworm,” or involuntary musical imagery. Your brain can spontaneously replay familiar melodies even when no music is actually playing.

Catchy songs often have repetitive rhythms, simple melodies, or unexpected musical patterns that make them especially memorable. And sometimes, simply thinking about a song can be enough to start the mental replay.

Interestingly, earworms may pop up more often when your mind isn’t completely occupied—like while showering, walking, cleaning, or trying to fall asleep.

What song always gets stuck in your head?

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