Is it normal that i do not enjoy listening to music?

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Why don't I like listening to music?
I don't find myself getting moved in the least by music..I don't understand why people's emotions change when they hear that stuff. What force does music have that does this?
I do not mean to offend or anything but I find music distracting and prefer to not have that extra noise. I don't mind trying to figure out meanings in poetry[ not a fan of this either, I wish they just said what they meant instead of all those excess words], but I find music a bit noisy[ even the less noisy ones] and I prefer to do without the distraction.
But nearly everyone likes music..I don't. No matter what song is playing, it doesn't affect me in the least.
Is this something of worry or am I OK?

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  • gucciburr
    13 years ago

    Hip hop makes people heartless? I guess whatever you listen to makes people functionally retarded

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  • beerlover123
    13 years ago

    Wow your definition of hip hop is the dumbest thing I've ever heard.

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  • penguin1
    13 years ago

    Have you tried listening to all types of music? Some people don't like country music for example. But it's my favorite!

    But I think you're normal because I went through a phase where I didn't like any kind of music. My cousin played music 24/7! One night I even thought I heard it playing and it wasn't!

    But, you should try to get away from it for awhile. Get some earplugs or lock yourself in your room or something. I think that the longer you're away from it, the more you might like it in the future.

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  • Zephyr
    13 years ago

    @ladymantoloveyoulongtime
    I know, I just wanted to ask if it was normal. I was not trying to offend in any way and I am NOT a genius.

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  • immasexyboy3
    13 years ago

    Most the time a song doesn't move me, but I still love music.

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  • ladymantoloveyoulongtime
    13 years ago

    here's a suggestion genius, dont listen to music.

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  • rockerxchick313
    13 years ago

    Some hip hop is amazing ( notorious big, tupac, nwa, tribe called quest, mf doom, etc) some sucks (lil wayne) pretty much it. But i am not heartless. Nor will i ever be.

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  • Zephyr
    13 years ago

    @penguin1
    thanks, it's probably just a phase as you suggest. ill try that.

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  • ZeroT
    13 years ago

    I honestly pity you. Really. Music is so important to me that my life would be pretty much empty with out it.

    I pretty much experience music as just raw emotion. If you don't feel that now, I don't see why you ever would.

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  • Melodioushands
    13 years ago

    I find it interesting that you don't relate to music because music is a huge part of my life. Contrary to the first persons post i do not believe that people necessarily love music because they relate to music. I know i don't in fact 80% of the music i listen to i can not relate to but i love to experience the emotions of what others have felt so i love music. Now i think people love music so much because it is just beautiful you say it is distracting but when i listen to music i don't really pay attention to anything els so it makes music an escape and a source of entertainment. Its like smelling something good or seeing something beautiful it is just a good expression of another sense that feels good. If you don't like music then its just not in your brain to like it and thats fine just don't listen to it.

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  • Zephyr
    13 years ago

    @zukes370
    Well I do know from reading pop culture stuff that different genres are associated with different things[ie rap-> ghettos in the hood] kind of thing.
    lol thanks...the only reason i don't listen to music is bc im not interested in it and i consider it extra noise that i can do without.
    i know if i told this to most people they'd go ":o" but i just can't really feel anything after listening to music.

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  • Zukes370
    13 years ago

    You bring up an excellent point.
    People listen to music because it's an form of entertainment, and it moves people emotionally because [the listeners] believe it relates to them.
    Different genre's are meant to have different moods and actions.
    Hip-hop/Rap makes people heartless, and this is why you see crimes of robbing and shooting.
    Rock makes people change their minds, but it all depends on different songs. (Some songs convert religion into worshipping the devil)
    If you don't like music... Superb.
    Don't let any form of entertainment change you.

    I listen to music.. But I block all the negative influence. But this isn't about me..
    It's about you.

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    • BOYracer88
      13 years ago

      hip hop makes people heartless? what a load of bullshit

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