Why Do Old Songs Always Feel Better Than New Ones?
I’ve often wondered why the songs I’ve already heard before always feel better than the new ones. It’s not just me; I’ve seen this with almost everyone around me. No matter how many new songs come out, we always go back to the ones we’ve already listened to.
There’s something about old songs that just hits differently. Maybe it's the memories attached to them or the fact that we’ve played them so many times that they feel like home. I can listen to Kishore Kumar’s "Mere Sapno Ki Rani" or Sonu Nigam’s "Ab Mujhe Raat Din" anytime, and they will still sound fresh. But when I try a new song, it takes time to connect with it.
Even with today’s artists, I find myself going back to the ones I already know. I really like Anuv Jain’s songs like "Baarishein" and "Husn," and no matter how many times I hear them, they always feel better than most new releases. The same happens with English songs. Ed Sheeran’s "Perfect," The Weeknd’s "Blinding Lights," or even Coldplay’s "Fix You" always feel more comforting than a brand-new song from the same artists.
I think it’s just how our minds work. Familiarity makes things enjoyable, and music is no different. New songs might be good, but they need time to become a part of our memories. Until then, we keep going back to our old favorites.
