When a song gets stuck in your mind, it is apparently because your brain is trying to work it out like a puzzle. It seems to fit as you only ever seem to get a song stuck when you hear just a part of the whole song.
The cure then is to listen to the full song all the way through.*
*Results may vary. It's worked for me in the past, though not always.
I thought songs got stuck in your head because generally they're repetitive and 'catchy', like pop music and the appalling Final Countdown mentioned by the OP?
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.