How do songs have the ability to change your mood so drastically?

I agree with you that they do have that power. One way is by the words. If you can relate to what they are saying, it connects you thru your past experiences, bringing up memories and feelings you've had. Even the music and the instruments have tremendous power. I can only suppose its by association. Fascinating subject!How do songs have the ability to change your mood so drastically?
the limbic system in your brain...it's your emotional brain...tons of stimuli go there as the first part of being processed in your brain...ie: smell, taste, hearing, touch, etc.How do songs have the ability to change your mood so drastically?
songs just go to tha soul. so i hope it is a happy song cause music makes people crazy somtimes also.