Song lyrics have become angrier since the 80s, study shows

The words in rap, country, pop, R&B, and rock songs have also become simpler and more repetitive, according to research published in the journal Scientific Reports
Song lyrics have become simpler and more repetitive since 1980, scientists say (Yui Mok/PA)

Song lyrics have become simpler and more repetitive since 1980, scientists say (Yui Mok/PA)

Song lyrics have become angrier over the past four decades, a study suggests.

The words in rap, country, pop, R&B, and rock songs have also become simpler and more repetitive, according to research published in the journal Scientific Reports.

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