Life Hackery

Some people are naturally romantic. Upon hearing a love song, lovestruck folks are known to the give out “oohs” and “ahs,” especially when the chorus plays. They usually escape to their imagined paradises with their lovers or prospective partners for a few minutes. Once the song ends, they sadly return to the real world. They will then hope for another love song that will bring them back to their romantic fantasies. Every single person has experienced a similar situation at least once in his or her life.

Love songs are powerful, regardless if some of them are condeired cliché or corny. They have certain effects on people that can either be beneficial or harmful. Here is a detailed overview of those effects:

“Love is a Drug!”

People who are madly in love are bound to feel the positive vibes of some love songs. Emotions tend to run high as charming words caress the spirits of these lovestruck fellows. Here are the usual positive reactions generated by love songs:

• You’re Inspired! – People who air positive romantic vibes will get inspired by love songs filled with quirky romantic lines. The moment they remember their sweetest moments with their partners, expect tons of office work done in just one hour. Some manic depressive individuals, upon hearing love songs, will try to bury their bitter romantic moments with office work.
• You’re in Your Happy Place – After hearing a few romantic songs, you will feel tingles running down your spine. You will feel cheerful instantly. Talking to your classmates or officemates will be easier. Probably you’ll be friends with those who can relate to your cute romantic stories.



• You Can Take More Abuse from Your Superiors – Love songs are known to transport people into their fancied romantic worlds. When you reach that place in your mind, leaving is not easy. The harsh words of your angry boss or professor will not affect you. You’d simply want to get through the day productively and with a smile plastered on your kisser.

“One Drink to Remember, and Another to Forget…”

Some people see relationships as traumatic trysts built to punish those who hold on to their relationship-based ideals. Obviously, these people have just ended a long-term relationship or have been victims of unrequited love. Whenever these people hear love songs, the only things that they can think of are loneliness, bitterness and discord. Here are a few of the bad effects of love songs:

• Breakdowns – Sad love songs are devastating for prided bitter people. Upon hearing the emotional chorus of such songs, these people will have tearful episodes. They will bicker, whine and grab their closest friends by their sides. Instead of studying or doing office work, they will bawl until their emotions stabilize. The worst part is, you really can’t blame them.



• Gloomy Demeanor – Harsh love songs like “Cannonball” by Damien Rice or “The Scientist” by Coldplay can easily trigger the sensitive spots of romantically bitter people. If those people do not breakdown, they will be in an indifferent state. You can mistake them for being sick since they will not respond to your stories, nor will they produce good outputs in school or at the office.
• Alcoholism – Upon hearing songs like “The Blower’s Daughter” by Damien Rice and “Grace is Gone” by the Dave Matthews Band, some people cannot take the mental anguish brought by the depressing lyrics. They go for nightly drinking sprees to forget their romantic problems — a pure example of escapism. The problem is, every form of escapism only prolongs the agonized states of depressed people.



• Drug Addiction – See alcoholism.

When to Play…

• Whenever You Feel Bored – Boredom has a tendency to kill moods. If you play a rousing love song, you will feel inspired to do something productive. You will probably engage in some of your passions, embrace a different state of mind or even ask your partner out for a dinner date. You will surely end the day on a high note.



• When You are Tired from Working or Studying – Listening to love songs while studying or working is different from listening to romantic tunes while resting from work. The former is rather distracting since love songs usually induce a period for reminiscing, which can break your concentration. The latter, on the other hand, can rouse your spirits and pump adrenaline in your system. You’ll be able to work or study for several more hours.

When Not to Play…

• After a Breakup – Breakups are often traumatic, especially if you just came from a serious relationship. When you hear a love song that resembles some of your unforgettable moments with your ex, you might end up breaking down inside the bus or at the mall. You can bring your portable mp3 player during your most sensitive moments.



• While Studying – Studying History and Law requires long readings and intense memorization. If you mistakenly play a love song on your computer, you may want to just reminisce instead of reading your lessons. Play jazz or hard rock music, depending on what musical genre helps you learn more.

Tasteful Playlist of Rousing Love Songs

Disclaimer: This playlist is just a sample. Play these songs and be transported to a frenzied mushy state instantly.

• Signal Fire – Snow Patrol
• You Picked Me – A Fine Frenzy
• Love Song – The Cure / 311
• Stand Inside Your Love – Smashing Pumpkins
• Starlight – Muse

Tasteful Playlist of Traumatic Love Songs

Disclaimer: This playlist is just a sample. Avoid these songs unless you want to feel crushed or “dead inside.”

• Understanding in a Car Crash – Thursday
• Grace is Gone – Dave Matthews Band
• Cannonball – Damien Rice
• Polaris – Jimmy Eat World
• The Scientist – Coldplay

Love songs are just like prophets during ancient times. When you hear good romantic news, your heart leaps as you become roused and productive. Angry bitter lyrics, on the other hand, may reduce you to an immobile tearful version of yourself. As a natural romantic, you should know when to listen to love songs and when to avoid them.