Hits Different
Affects differently
Example
This song just hits different since mom died
Related Slang
Draking | Acting emotional |
emo | Emotional |
Celine a scene | To add a Celine Dion song to a video for maximum emotional impact |
VE | Very emotional |
Safe space | A physical or emotional place of safety |
Shook | Completely surprised |
When something affects you in a meaningful way, it "hits different." It may be a new experience that stands out or something you've experienced before but now affects you differently.
The phrase became popular in 2019, particularly on social sites like Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. People typically use it when reacting to a song, photo, or video that impacts them emotionally.
It may be a song you have heard many times before but makes you cry since going through a break-up. Or it may be your recently deceased dad's favorite movie airing on TV that makes you smile.