Nobody worries about kids listeningto thousands, literally thousands, of songs about broken hearts and rejection and pain and misery andloss. The unhappiest people I know, romantically speaking, are the ones who like pop music the most;and I don't know whether pop music has caused this unhappiness, but I do know that they've beenlistening to the sad songs longer than they've been living the unhappy lives.

πŸ“– Nick Hornby

🌍 English  |  πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό Writer

πŸŽ‚ April 17, 1957
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In "High Fidelity," Nick Hornby remarks on the incongruity of society's acceptance of children listening to countless sad songs that explore themes of heartbreak and despair. He points out that while no one seems to be concerned about this exposure to emotional pain through music, it may have a negative impact on their perceptions of love and relationships.

Hornby observes a correlation between people's affection for pop music and their romantic unhappiness, suggesting that those who immerse themselves in such songs often reflect a deeper emotional struggle. Although he does not assert that the music is the direct cause of their dissatisfaction, he notes that these individuals have been influenced by these themes long before they experienced real-life heartbreak.

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