The Song Why are songs that hurt your heart the most Those you listen to with the most avid intent Is it because while the words may penetrate and wound Healing begins with every note _____________________________ Music is memory. Songs passed to consciousness from a past of happiness and sadness. The power of melody and lyric to resurface emotions both painful and joyful. Even the saddest songs can have a profound and healing presence...as music speaks to our deepest experiences.