Life, as a Musical

Life is becoming dull, mind-numbing, monotonous, humdrum, and whatever dreary word out there you can exploit. Face it! Our world is going to hell quicker than you can say “Freaky Fruity Champagne”.

It’s raining outside, and you are looking out your window, onto that luscious green lawn of yours. Two flamboyant little robins are perched on the tree, dodging the sparkling, limpid raindrops which make a tune of their own as they strike the ground. You, in that frisky mood, feel like breaking free, you run out there and dance in the rain… you sing, you frolic, you swirl, you whirl, you twirl, till you fall flat on the wet ground. Your mom’s there at the doorway, with that unwavering, sharp piercing eyes staring at your, now limp, wet body as you walk up the stairs. That sure destroyed the moment, didn’t it?!

What would make the world a much better place is if it were like a big, extravagant musical. Think about it, life would be great if it were like a Broadway spectacular. For no apparent or explained reason, ordinary people would burst into song. Everyday people like you and I would croon our inner feelings to the world. No one would even notice our self-indulgence and lack of talent.

It would be a wonderful sight to behold young couples serenading to their quixotic tunes at the parks. A furious brawl could turn into a lively, sprightly bout of voices. A girl sobbing at the porch would soothe her soul as she hums melancholy tones. Children would sing as they cavort to school. The waiters at the restaurants pirouette as they bring the dishes to your table, and you even thank them by singing with your euphonious voice. Why not? Even the flowers shall undulate with the melody.

Surely, that would be an exhilarating life. It would bring back that spirit, that upbeat, that chutzpah that’s been sleeping inside us and would let us break free! So try it out… Life, as a musical. After all, singing is no crime!

This post has been inspired by quite impressive movies like West Side Story, Flashdance, Rent, and more recently High School Musical.