Is it normal hat i can't listen to music unless i imagine im singing?

I can't necessarily say that, but I do like to visualize many different things while listening to music depending on the song, from the band playing the song, to voyages across time and space, driving, or even the story the song itself is saying. I love song that have a story to tell, imagining the scene play out is a wonderful thing to experience.

To that end, one of my favorite songs is 2112 by Rush.

I think I have similar issues. I think it is possibly a control thing, maybe? I don't know, I'm someone who can't lose control so I really monitor what I listen to because certain music or songs either trigger me or bother me for some reason.

It's like you don't feel it because you're listening to someone express what you want to, but in hearing someone express what you cannot, it is frustrating.

I'm kind of thinking out loud, but I think there's a tad of truth somewhere in there

I'm not really too sure whether it's an abnormal thing or not. I think it's just something you're going through, most likely it will pass. I would recommend that you try and listen to classical music, or something where there is no singing involved, then slowly start exposing yourself to other types of music where they do sing. Perhaps that way, you can try and enjoy the music in small doses. Try and close your eyes, mediate to it, instead of trying to imagine anything, count instead. Redirecting your focus can help with many things.

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