In Haruki Murakami's book, he reflects on Mick Jagger's enduring performance of "Satisfaction" even in his sixties. Murakami indicates that while some may find humor in this, he does not. Jagger's youthful inability to envision his future at forty-five resonates with Murakami's own experiences. Both faced the inevitable passage of time and the evolution of their dreams and aspirations.

Murakami poignantly notes the irony of being a public figure like Jagger, whose past follies are remembered, while he himself remains unrecognized for his youthful indiscretions. This distinction emphasizes the burden of fame and the way society remembers individuals differently based on their public persona. Ultimately, the passage illustrates a shared human experience of growing older and reflecting on one's past.