Our lives are like a complex musical score. Filled with all sorts of cryptic writing, sixteenth and thirty-second notes and other strange signs. It's next to impossible to correctly interpret these, and even if you could, and could then transpose them into the correct sounds, there's no guarantee that people would correctly understand, or appreciate, the meaning therein. No guarantee it would make people happy. Why must the workings of people's lives be so convoluted?
In "Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage" by Haruki Murakami, the author draws an analogy between life and a complex musical score, filled with cryptic symbols that are difficult to decode. The intricate notations symbolize the various experiences and emotions individuals encounter, emphasizing the challenges in interpreting one's own life. Even if we manage to decipher these complexities into sounds or meaning, there is no assurance that others will understand or appreciate them, nor that they will bring happiness.
This reflection on life highlights the convoluted nature of human experiences and the struggle to communicate them. The metaphor of music suggests that life is not only intricate but also subjective; what resonates with one person may not resonate with another. This raises profound questions about the essence of understanding and connection in human relationships, as the underlying message reveals the inherent difficulties in conveying the true meaning of our lives.
