Why is that?
Sometimes. It’s kind of cathartic in a way, helps externalize the feelings.
That calmest guys I know listen to heavy metal and hard rock. I’m sure there’s something to it.
Not really, most times. It just makes me look at things with an even viler perspective towards the things I already have a low-mood or tolerance to as is.
Of course, validation is helpful for people that feel depressed or sad. Dark lyrics speak to a listener and remind them that they’re not alone in their struggle.
Having those connections confirms that their experience, thoughts and feelings are a fundamental (albeit challenging) part of the human condition. The song brings those ideas to the forefront where they can be processed.
When done correctly, moody music is an effective instrument of catharsis for the writer and listener.
Yes, absolutely. It affirms that I’m not alone in my frustration and sadness. I like songs that have an upbeat or energetic feel alongside the dark lyrics though, it helps get me boppin’.
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For short periods of time, it can be really cathartic to listen to songs that express my darker feelings, but if I listen to them for too long then it just perpetuates the low emotions. When I’m depressed, I need to listen to a variety. Fortunately, I’m usually too tired to search for songs when I’m depressed, so radio does the trick.
Yes, country music is a thing that exists
i like to bump the tunes i bumped in my angstiest yrs to reinforce the fact that im the same person and ive made it in the crazy busy parts of my curremt life. hardcore punk/ folk punk, anarcho, black metal, sludge, grind etc. i still love this shit and i can live up to my ideals while still being a proto-scumfuck 🖤
