Why do people like sad music?

Question 1

Can’t stand sth

Answer 1

If you can’t stand sth, it means you really don’t like it.

Do you like sad music? When I was younger & if I had a break up with a girlfriend I would listen to sad songs, songs which reflect out mood.
They just can’t stand it. It’s to do with hormones.
It seems as if there might be a biological reaction for that.

Question 2

Hormone

Answer 2

A hormone is a natural chemical in our bodies which can have an effect on various systems & also emotions.

Prolactin, as you might have guessed from the name, is associated with ‘lactation’ from breast feeding.
There are circumstances in which prolactin seems to have this comforting effect.

Question 3

Lactation

Answer 3

This is the production of milk by mammals to feed their young.

Prolactin, as you might have guessed from the name, is associated with ‘ lactation’ from breast feeding animals.
It seems quite simple though I’m sure it’s very complicated.

Question 4

Comforting effect

Answer 4

When sth is comforting, it makes you feel better, it calms your emotion.

There are circumstances in which prolactin seems to have this comforting effect. What conclusion did he make about this hormone & how it might be working?

Question 5

What’s going on?

Answer 5

The phrase ‘whats going on’ has a very similar meaning to ‘whats happening’.

What’s going on? People who are enjoying sad music are receiving some sort of excess of prolactin.
If our bodies release it, it gives us a good feeling.
Emotions are funny things, it’s weird to think about that our feelings are caused by different natural chemicals that run around the body.

Question 6

Excess

Answer 6

Too much, or more than normal.

People who are enjoying sad music are receiving some sort of excess prolactin.
I can feel my prolactin level dropping already! You’ll need to dig out a sad song to cheer yourself up.
Before you have an excess of our compant, we should wrap up.