eli5: Why our mind keep repeating certain line or tune of a song we heard or repeat certain dialogue we heard? And how can i stop?

Question

eli5: Why our mind keep repeating certain line or tune of a song we heard or repeat certain dialogue we heard? And how can i stop?

In: Biology

Answer 1

Usually this is because you don’t know the whole lyrics of the song, so your brain is constantly trying to figure out how does it end. It’s very common that we keep something in our minds if we only experienced the mystery (like a line of a song) but not the resolution (the other lines). So you should basically try learning the song lyrics if a line is what’s in your mind or listening to it again so your brain remembers the resolution (that every melody has) if the tune is your problem!