Random, I guess.

Different songs you've listened to at different times in your life can remind you so much of that particular time or place. They carry tons of emotional baggage with them, be it sadness or pain, laughter and joy, or a sense of longing.

When you suddenly hear that old song in a shopping mall or when someone else plays it for no reason at all, memories come flooding back like a river that cannot be stopped. Sometimes it's good memories and sometimes bad. Either way, that song is forever connected to that experience.

Personally, I find it quite irritating at times. You're trying to listen to a good song and all it wants to do is remind you of an old boyfriend or a place you never liked. And worse, it digs up all those feelings you took so much time to bury.

I was reminded of this when I was in the pharmacy, Guardian, today. They played an old song there that I was addicted to a long time ago. Guess what? I've downloaded it again and am listening to it now.

Time flies, so make the most of it while you can.