* Sound is not reversible: Playing a song backward doesn't create new words. It just makes a jumbled mess of sounds.
* Human brains are pattern-seeking: We tend to hear patterns (like words) in random noise, even when they're not there. This is why people often think they hear hidden messages in backward music.
The "Backmasking" Myth:
The idea of hidden messages in backward music is a long-standing myth. While some people believe it's real, it's usually just a case of confirmation bias. People hear what they expect to hear, even if it isn't actually there.
Let me know if you're interested in learning more about how sound works, or how our brains interpret music!