Wooshi’s 2022 Listening Log

Song Meaning

This "listening log" presents a stark, almost clinical, catalog of music consumed over a few months in 2022. The dominant emotional tone is one of detached observation, a simple recording of data points rather than an emotional engagement with the music itself. It’s less about the *experience* of listening and more about the *act* of listening, presented as a series of entries. The central tension, if one can call it that, lies in the sheer volume and repetition, particularly with "Your Stepdad - MILES" appearing 145 times in January. This obsessive, almost ritualistic playback suggests a deep dive into a particular artist or track, yet the lack of commentary leaves the *why* entirely ambiguous. The inclusion of "New Year, Same Me!" by Slump6s in January also hints at a cyclical, perhaps stagnant, pattern of consumption. The most striking aspect of the craft is the deliberate absence of interpretation. The lyrics are simply lists of song titles and artists, punctuated by a single, candid admission: "I missed the whole month ngl" for March. This self-aware omission is the only moment of explicit personal reflection, highlighting the otherwise impersonal nature of the log. The repetition of "Kankan - Up Now ft. Lawsy" and "Goonie - roxi" across different months further emphasizes a pattern of repeated engagement, but without any qualitative assessment. What makes these lyrics effective is their raw, unvarnished presentation of a specific kind of modern consumption. It mirrors the way many people interact with music now – as background, as a constant stream, as data to be logged rather than art to be felt. The starkness forces the reader to project their own meaning onto this digital detritus, making the silence speak volumes about habit, obsession, or perhaps just the sheer overwhelming nature of music availability.