US EditionPopular Song Lyrics Have Become More Negative Since 1973, Analysis Reveals
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"Love Is Embarrassing" instead of "I Wanna Know Your Name": According to a study, lyrics have become simpler and more negative over the past 50 years. In between, however, the trend has changed again and again. By Julia Nestlen.
Between 1973 and 2023, successful American songs became more negative in terms of lyrics and tone, according to one study.
Pop Music Has Grown Darker And More Stressed Over 50 Years, Tracking With America's Rising Distress
Popular music lyrics have transformed dramatically over the past 50 years, revealing troubling patterns that mirror society's mental health struggles. The post Pop Music Has Grown Darker And More Stressed Over 50 Years, Tracking With America’s Rising Distress appeared first on Study Finds.
Popular song lyrics have become more negative since 1973, analysis reveals
Over the past 50 years, the lyrics of popular songs in the U.S. have become simpler, more negative, and contain more stress-related words, according to an analysis published in Scientific Reports. The authors suggest that their findings reflect the complex ways people use music to navigate stress.
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