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Last night, I had trouble sleeping again. Restlessness filled my mind, as if it wanted to break free from drowsiness. It tormented my spirit, even though my eyelids were heavy and I couldn't enter a peaceful state of sleep.
Following my usual method, I randomly opened a game and played it to exhaust my last bit of energy. Unconsciously, I fell into a deep sleep, leaving the game screen on until I woke up the next day. Although my body felt exhausted, it was still better than staying awake all night. But this time, my subconscious told me not to do that. So I put on my headphones, opened QQ Music, which I hadn't used in a long time, and played a long-lost song.
"Survivor, carrying dreams
Experiencing the entanglement of life
Sustainable tug-of-war
Eyes still burning"
The song "Survivor," which once deeply moved me, now felt too fast-paced. It felt like my inner thoughts were rushing forward relentlessly, making me increasingly uncomfortable. So I quickly switched to another song that I liked.
"Wrapped in the light of the heart, it's loud
Saying, don't panic
It says loneliness is good, belief creates extraordinary things"
The warm and melodious rhythm conveyed a gentle and positive energy. I seemed to be truly "wrapped in the light of the heart." With the music, I gradually felt my inner peace, and even started to hum along. At that moment, the lyrics became more concrete in my mind. It felt like I had finally been redeemed from the bottomless abyss and immersed in a relaxed, melodious, and bright dream.
It was an unintentional act, but the beautiful melody touched my heartstrings, soothing my restlessness and agitation, bringing me back to a calm night, and peacefully falling asleep with the silence of the night.
Suddenly, I realized that no matter what I have encountered in the past, I have always been accompanied by friends and music. The human spirit always finds something to rely on. Some people find solace in melodies, some find it in scenes from movies, some find it in the bitter and sweet experiences of characters in dramas, and some find it in the thousands of words in books. Like other forms of art, music carries a form of expression. It reflects the material world, but more importantly, it conveys and seeks resonance with emotions, thoughts, and spirits. The tenderness of music can soothe pain, and when you understand the meaning of a song, it often brings back memories of many sweet or bitter experiences. It reminds you of what the song is about and what it wants to express, triggering a flood of memories.
"Valkyrie doesn't stop
Valkyrie doesn't stop
Valkyrie doesn't stop
Rockin' my jet⭐
Cosmic love take off"
Music has the power to evoke emotions. Listening to this song, I think of a series of incredible achievements, and I feel a burning sensation in my heart. When I hear the theme song of "Stardust Dragon," I am moved by the memories of synchronizing with the card. The opening music of Civilization VI is grand and magnificent, as if the grand civilizations of humanity from ancient times to the present are right in front of me. The weight and sacredness of history inspire reverence. The relaxed music in Mondstadt in Genshin Impact is soothing, while the Chinese-style music in Liyue brings a sense of familiarity, like a wanderer returning home. Music provides the most direct sensory experience, whether it is beautiful or repulsive. Sometimes, music is also a lifeline for the soul, a gift to the spiritual world, and the most genuine goodness and beauty.
Writing this article is perhaps a way to record the resonance between music and the soul.