The original post: /r/music by /u/KXDiaz on 2025-02-22 15:42:30.

For context, I am involved with music, and I am well aware music is subjective.

I have a couple people in my life who get profusely upset with me because I don’t take the time to consider the meaning or culture behind the song. However, I am under the impression that: “If the song doesn’t sound good to me it’s not going into the mix. “

But everytime I voice this, they get extremely upset and tell me i’m listening to music wrong. Like sure the meaning behind the song could be super cool, but like, if the song doesn’t sound pleasant to my ears why even bother? When are you realistically going to factor the meaning of the song in while listening to it? Like sure it makes the song have more personality and depth behind it, but it doesn’t add much to the listening experience if you aren’t actively thinking of it.

I just like listening to cool sounding stuff, im not trying to shit on anyone’s enjoyment of music, just speaking my thoughts. Let me know YOUR thoughts.