Here’s the beautiful truth: the words to “The Sound of Music” work because they refuse to be cool. They are cheesy, earnest, and so, so sincere. They don’t apologize for being happy. They shout it from a hilltop, literally.
So next time you’re stuck in traffic or your computer crashes, try it. Just whisper, “My heart wants to beat like the wings of the birds.” You’ll look insane. But inside? You’ll feel a little alive. And that, my friend, is the sound of music—and the sound of a smile sneaking onto your face.
Go ahead. Hum it. You know you want to. And if a bee stings you afterward, just blame Julie Andrews. She started it.
