[pcottraux]

But it's basically about a guy who likes a girl he'll never be with.

Why is that the most common kind of song out there? It's like the most popular kinds of music in the world involve love, heartbreak, and mild depression. People love being depressed.

[tuliptree76]

Why is that the most common kind of song out there? It's like the most popular kinds of music in the world involve love, heartbreak, and mild depression. People love being depressed.

I don't know. I try to avoid those kinds of songs. I'd rather listen to happy or silly songs.

[scott7278]

I have to confess that I like "A Chance" by Kenny Chesney.

[WFTR]

Why is that the most common kind of song out there? It's like the most popular kinds of music in the world involve love, heartbreak, and mild depression. People love being depressed.

People don't like being depressed, but most can identify with being depressed. Therefore, songs about that topic will resonate with most people on some level, and people will listen. If people listen, the song will make money for the singer and producer. Supply and demand dictate that if a certain kind of song makes money, more of that kind of song will be produced.

I haven't tried to do any kind of statistical study, but I don't really believe that songs about depression or lost love make up either the majority or a plurality of songs being produced. Maybe some people notice those songs a little more than the others, but I don't remember them being that prevalent.

Bill