Am I Losing MY MIND?

Question

They say the mind is a terrible thing to waste.

Am I losing mine?

I woke up this morning and immediately started whistling Beauty School Dropout from the oldies movie Grease.

I have no idea what triggered it, and I can't seem to get rid of it. It's been months since I last watched the movie or any clips from it. I'm no longer whistling it but it's playing on repeat in my head.

Comments welcomed...

Lliam · Accepted Answer

That happens to me all the time. A while after waking up, I realize that there is part of a song running on repeat in my head. Andi is rarely because I heard the song recently.
It can be a theme from an old TV show or the jingle from a commercial from my youth, an oldies song I haven't heard in decades, or a more recent song.

It has become a thing between my wife and I. I'll say "Want to hear the 'song of the day'?" She'll roll her eyes. Then I mimic part of the instrumental with my voice and sing the words I can remember.
Sometimes she recognizes it but sometimes she thinks I'm crazy. Once in a while, it will inspire a duet.

OlderAndWiser · Accepted Answer

I think that can't-get-a-song-out-of-my-head experience is quite common. Nothing to worry about. . . yet. :) :) :)

purplepoppy · Accepted Answer

Probably. As we age we often forget recent events but stuff from years ago comes flooding back like it's yesterday. Don't be surprised if you find yourself waking up thinking it's time for school. I wouldn't worry too much though, many people who lost their marbles years ago hold jobs as politicians, judges, etc.

WhitneySnow · Accepted Answer

You’re not losing your mind. Just feeling nostalgic.

midnightmoon05 · Answer

How long has it been?  I had that for 2 months two summers ago… singing a song from the carpenters… every shalala… all summer… drove my kids n myself n hubby nuts!!

Shiprex · Answer

Catchy tunes can do this. Perhaps it's something from when you last watched the movie is coming back to you for consultation.

ohsheeT · Answer

You're exactly right Tom something triggered it a smell something I would say it's more of a positive than a negative you were in a Zone I bet you had a good day after that

Sunrising · Answer

Make the most of the song inside your head, and put it to a practical use.

"Just whistle while you work

And cheerfully together we can tidy up the place

So hum a Merry tune

It won't take long when there's a song to help you set the pace".

The whole world has gone mad why should you be any different lol.

Ill_made_Knight · Answer

That's an interesting ear worm you've hatched... be a shame if it metamorphised into "God Only Knows" by the Beach Boys or something

douride2 · Answer

If your asking this question you just may be losing it.

canamlusciouslad73 · Answer

The former MLB relief pitcher Terry Forster was a portly fellow, so once on (I think) The Johnny Carson Show, when asked about his weight, Forster, now 74, said,"A waist is a terrible thing to mind!!!"

Bricealan · Answer

@aviatortom No, fortunately you are not losing your mind. I do have the same thing happen and have no explanation for it.

loveslongnails · Answer

Think of the brain like you would our solar system. There is SO MUCH information, or junk as you may have it, orbiting in our brains. Some of it comes back into view like a once in a lifetime comet. Other stuff orbits more frequently. Those once in a forever events sometimes last longer and trigger other events. Not to worry, as the expression goes: "One thing leads to another!"

Nikki1989 · Answer

When you start asking questions like this, there is a good chance you have.

AngryCarl3 · Answer

If you watched the movie a few months ago it's still fresh in your memory. Totally normal. I don't even remember the song.

exitseven · Answer

I get this sometimes. It is usually an annoying commercial that gets stuck in my head.

Iron_Man · Answer

That’s because you’re surrounding yourself with a comedian and she follows you You know who she is. I’m just kidding lol

Xawyx-2 · Answer

Probably just intrusive thoughts, nothing extremely "crazy".

msc545 · Answer

Sometimes this sort of thing happens, particularly with musical material. I wouldn't worry about it. It will pass.

Cidknee · Answer

You know what they say, "you're ok until you start whistling show tunes."

Massageman · Answer

Every once in a while, I get a song in my head for a few days, week, whatever. No overt reason. Maybe our brains are just finding new ways to recycle our thoughts and memories?

sage2021 · Answer

Kinda like a broken record huh?

_Jenny_ · Answer

@aviatortom Nah, it’s perfectly normal

Paige2006 · Answer

I think that's normal

Micheal6918 · Answer

No you are not my friend

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