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The weird science behind earworms: why songs get stuck in your head

Why does one song hijack your brain? Earworms love familiar, repetitive tunes and usually pop up when your mind is relaxed or wandering. Quick fix: chew gum or switch to another song to break the loop[22][23][4].

  • Illustration of the profile of a human head, with the top of the head opened up to show a pink brain. A worm is standing up inside of the brain, with a string of musical notes coming from it.
  • Tips to silence earworms