Will has a conflicted relationship with the music of Nirvana. Although he appreciates their sound, he recognizes it as a guilty pleasure given his age. He feels overwhelmed by the intense emotions of rage, pain, and self-hatred that their music encapsulates, leading him to reach a point of fatigue with such feelings. Despite this, he refuses to admit to a deeper emotional struggle, using the loud and aggressive rock music as a substitute for genuine feelings.

The revelation that he prefers to use music as a distraction rather than an outlet shows a significant shift in how he views emotions. Will questions the value of real feelings, suggesting a sense of resignation towards emotional engagement. This highlights a deeper theme in the narrative: the tension between confronting one's inner turmoil and choosing to mask it with external distractions.