Many waters cannot quench love: the anthem's setting remained in her ears, repeating itself; a tune so powerful that it might gird one against the disappointments of life, rather than make one aware that our attempts to subdue the pain of unrequited love - of impossible love, of love that we are best to put away and not to think about - tended not to work, and only made the wounds of love more painful.
The sentiment expressed reflects on the enduring power of love and its connection to music. The anthem's melody lingers in the mind, serving as a reminder of love's capacity to uplift and fortify individuals against life's disappointments. However, this powerful tune also highlights the struggle with unrequited or unattainable love, suggesting that attempts to suppress these feelings can often exacerbate emotional pain rather than alleviate it.
This passage suggests that while...
