Jimellow

I do a lot of driving, often with friends, and always with music.

As a result, I've noticed that there are songs (even artists) that I associate with friends and memories.

This isn't an earth shattering discovery, as I'm sure many of you have experienced the same thing..

What interests me more is how later, down the road, when I hear a particular song I may not want to listen to it, even if in instills good memories..

For instance, if many months ago I had a great time with a friend while listening to a particular artist, and then in the present hear that same artist/song I may not want to listen to it, because I don't want to "deal" with the good memories, and that I currently am not experiencing them.

Furthermore, if there is a song that I associate with bad/sad moments, I might opt to listen to it, but it will result in having a totally different meaning than it would have previously.

Of course, there are also songs that bring back great memories that I love listening to again.. But it just seems that sometimes I'd prefer not recalling the good memories, because in a way the song becomes a downer because I don't have that good situation going on now.

Do you have songs that you can relate to in your life that you will intentionally listen to, or avoid, based on past experiences, good and bad?

Instead of solely listing the songs, I think it would be neat to also discuss the impact a song has on your life, and whether you intentionally avoid it, or instead look forward to listening to it. The specific song isn't really important here. I was instead hoping to focus on the situation and memories that a particular song may incur; and how you react to it as a result.