Why do songs get stuck in our heads, and is there a way to get rid of them?

Question

I’ve always wondered why certain songs play on repeat in my head. Can someone explain why this happens and if there’s a scientifically-backed method to stop it?

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Answer 1

The best way to get rid of them is listening to the song completely. That way your head processes that the activity is complete and stops repeating it over and over.