The lyrics of more than 6,000 songs were analyzed. This is an Inside Science story. "Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth," sings Pharrell Williams in "Happy," but the joyful sentiments ...

Songs have gotten more repetitive and angrier since the 1980s, according to a new study, furthering research that suggested songs have gotten shorter, simpler and more negative over the years due to ...

Over the past 50 years, U.S. pop music lyrics have become simpler, more repetitive, and increasingly focused on stress and negative emotions.

Sugar lyrics by Maroon 5 with song meaning, release details, and similar tracks. Your complete guide to this feel-good pop ...

Lady Gaga’s 2009 hit is best known for its anthemic gibberish. While most of the lyrics in this pop song don’t make sense, taking pleasure in something bad is something most people understand. Perhaps ...

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