Why do humans like sad songs and sad movies?

Question

What is it about us that we love to listen to sad songs, or watch sad movies that make us cry? Why would we want to do this to ourselves?

Answer 1

They evoke compassion and connection to the deepest and truest places in the heart.

Answer 2

i think its more that by watching sad movies or listening to sad songs we can express the sadness we are feeling about other things with people just saying oh that movie was sad its a way of showing our feeling but still not exposing ourselves completely

Answer 3

I really hate sad songs and movies I don't understand people either that like sad songs and movies I just don't get it.

Answer 4

To me, the most interesting thing is that a series of tones can give 99% of people listening the same impression—sadness (in this case). The fact that we have the ability to sense this, the mood and emotion of music, is to my mind proof that this is the greater purpose of music—to give us an emotional outlet in a way that nothing else can.

Answer 5

oraits....here..let me tell you something y we as human being do loves to watch sad movies and listen to sad song...the first hint is,when we watch any type of movies including sad movies,sad movies are the most unforgetable by us...because it makes us cry like u said earlier...second hint is,y we loves to hear sad song b`coz of the lyrics..i can say that the lyrics are so connected to us....

Answer 6

I don't like sad movies or sad songs..and I'm human!

Answer 7

Maybe we find ourselves in some of these movies or songs or we like the story they tell.

Answer 8

Those people like sad songs or movies, which are in depression due to fali in their life or love

Answer 9

I don't listen to sad songs for the sadness, but for the beauty.

I don't like sad movies...

Answer 10

It's relieving when you know that you're not alone with your feeling. There are others feeling the same way you do. And just like I said, it's relieving.