Every New Yorker knows that life's finest philosophical musings are #overheardonthesubway.

Here's a taste of what happens when you give your headphones a rest and listen to the real sounds of the city:

1 Train, 5:47 p.m.- "I hate selfies."
F Train, 8:15 p.m.- "Everybody says my nose is so small."
F Train, 8:17 p.m.- "Yo I bought the best shit upstate. It's called happy shaman."
6 Train, 2:33 p.m.- "You can't change it because that's who you say you are."
L Train, 11:45 a.m.- "The creative spark helped figure out the right combination."
R Train, 12:07 p.m.- "He just raps and holds the baby in front of the camera, but I'm like dude–your life sucks."