Music speaks the language of emotions. The right song can lift your spirit, soothe anxiety, or bring comfort when words fail. Listening to music releases dopamine — the “feel-good” hormone — and helps regulate mood. Singing or playing an instrument allows self-expression in ways that talking sometimes can’t. Music can be a gentle companion during loneliness or a burst of joy when you need energy. It’s one of the simplest, purest forms of healing.