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Songs Have Gotten Simpler Over Time
By Arianna Johnson
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It’s not just TikTok: why songs are becoming simpler and more repetitive
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No, you're not just getting old — song lyrics really are getting worse, according to new research
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Song lyrics have become simpler and more repetitive over the last 40 years, study finds
By Chris Pollard
Song Lyrics Have Become Angrier, Simpler and More Repetitive, Scientists Find
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