The 'When You're Sad, You Understand the Lyrics' meme satirizes the dramatic 'fake deep' quotes often found on social media platforms like Tumblr. The original sentiment suggests that sadness provides a profound clarity when listening to music, but the internet quickly subverted this by applying the logic to the most absurd lyrics imaginable. By pairing a somber image of someone reflecting on life with ridiculous verses from mumble rap, heavy metal, or children's songs like 'Baby Shark,' the meme highlights the comedy found in taking nonsensical pop culture too seriously. It has become a staple for music fans to mock the over-analysis of modern songwriting.