The lyrics of more than 6,000 songs were analyzed. This is an Inside Science story. "Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth," sings Pharrell Williams in "Happy," but the joyful sentiments ...

Millennials probably remember “Telephone” by Lady Gaga (featuring Beyoncé) as if it came out yesterday. This song was absolutely everywhere in 2010. The song itself is about a woman who doesn’t want ...

Songs have gotten more repetitive and angrier since the 1980s, according to a new study, furthering research that suggested songs have gotten shorter, simpler and more negative over the years due to ...