Top 10 Reasons Why People Like Music

I'm not going to make another cliché, music bashing list because there's several of those plaguing this site I'll instead be focusing on why people like music in general. And I honestly don't care what kind of music you prefer, because music like any kind of art is purely subjective.
The Top Ten
1 They like the meanings behind certain songs

This is why Green Day is my favorite band. They put meaning into every single song they make
(except maybe Uno, Dos, Tres). They make stories with their albums. It's so nice to listen to

Sometimes it's interesting to find out the meaning of a song.

A pretty obvious, but major reason to include.

2 It gives them a passion for a certain genre or subject

That's me. Before metal I liked other music genres, including pop, but it wasn't a passion. It was just liking music. When metal came into my life... that was a passion. I felt like I finally found what I was looking for.

Blues is my passion. There isn't and won't be a day in my life I don't / won't listen to it and feel extremely happy that it's in my life.
"Everyday I have the blues" - Buddy Guy.

Pretty self explanatory, but basically I needed to include this item at some point.

Rock music is my passion

3 It calms them down

Not morbid stuff from metal.
More like mindfulness music.
or just pop music from any decade even nowadays who cares the New Kids On The Block are actually happy they were around before Twitter existed. Because of bashing nowadays.

Which is a big plus to any genre regardless if it's Rock, rap, metal or anything else for that matter.

I love music when its frmo video games, they are just so soothing and relaxing, and sometimes they are so epic

4 It connects with them emotionally
5 It helps them relax

For me music is one of the most overrated things ever. The most popular artform, and I never got why. Movies? T.V.? Comics? Books? , but this list has helped me gain perspective a little.

Especially if you've had a very stressful day and need to mellow out for a bit.

I do like music still though.

6 It's enjoyable

I make beats on my computer, and it's quite enjoyable to me. I'm a creative beatmaker.

7 They want to ignore all of the chaos life has

Very good list, Jeffrey. I tuckered down my pessimism because it soothes upon me whenever I sense something gleeful of what I hear from my music. Oh, yes, indeed...- Kevinsidis

AKA the biggest reason why I listen to music.

8 They like the lyrics to a certain song or artist

For example: I like Linkin Park due to the lyrics they have in their songs that aren't Nu metal-ish AKA Minutes to Midnight and onwards.

9 It can make you smarter

Only some music genres.

10 It helps them through life

Some songs can be related to in real life or death situations.

Depending on the song, and it's meaning of course but yeah.

I think this might be true.

It can definitely work.

The Contenders
11 They like how a certain genre or artist sounds

Yep. I love how metal music sounds - powerful, intense and different than the mainstream music.

Again depending on what your preference is, but yeah pretty basic to be honest.

12 It's easy to get into

Kind of a filler item but I needed ten items so eh.

13 It's catchy

I really like Eminem, his songs are so catchy!

Depending on your music preferences.

14 It can be motivational

If you have something big coming up whether it’s a test in school, football game, drama play, any type of sporting event. Music can help you get motivated

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