♫You know what I love? Song covers. Know what I love even more? Liking song covers more than the actual song. ♫
{Music to me is like breathing- I don't get tired of
breathing, I don't get tired of music.- Ray Charles]
At any given point in time, I always have a song or a melody running through my head, and on countless occasions, I've caught myself humming and singing under my breath. While I love music and fall in love with the original songs first, I always find myself searching for a cover not long after.
Why? I think it has a lot to do with keeping my options open. People love having options, and are afraid to eliminate their options, "just in case". We don't want to miss out on opportunities, so we keep these "doors" open for as long as possible. I also think we keep our options open so that we don't become bored too easily. If I listen to the same song over and over, even if I love it, I'll inevitably get sick of it. However, listening to different versions of the song gives a new perspective and can make the song seem brand new again, while still remaining familiar. 
While the lyrics and basic melody are the same, the artist's voice and personal touches make it their own, which is why I love covers so much. I get to experience my favorite songs in new ways, and in some cases, end up liking them more than I ever liked the original.I also think that this behavior on my part is due to how much I associate the music I listen to with social situations- for example, if I'm hanging out with a group of friends and I hear a song (cover or not), I'm more likely to associate the song with friends, laughter, and happiness. If I hear a song while I have a headache or am upset, I'm more likely to not like the song, and associate it with negative attitudes and pain. These situations are both examples of linking products to my lifestyle.
The setting, the music, and myself define my consumption style.
So I'm going to keep finding covers, keeping the doors open, and letting the music flow in. ♫
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