12th Night
"If music be the food of love, play on,"
IF
introducing a conditional clause
synonyms: on condition that, provided (that)
"If" entire worlds en-globed within that breath
So IF music be the food of love then by all means play on
Food noun: food
any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink or that plants absorb
in order to maintain life and growth
synonyms: nourishment, sustenance, nutriment
Sustenance Noun: the maintaining of someone or something in life or existence
Necessity: an indispensable thing
So in this context the nourishment, sustenance necessary for love to flourish and thrive
Necessities of Love: Friendship/Fondness Respect Compassion Empathy
Amused that on www.thesaurus.com for "love" can not see - honesty
Mayhap a lack of honesty is a boon for love [smile]
So IF music be the food of love then by all means play on
But the food, the nourishment, the necessities for love to seed / take root and grow are Friendship/Fondness Respect Compassion Empathy
Not Music
Within a food metaphor
Music can be likened to garnish and spices
To add tang to a bland palate or soothe a fiery morsel
So IF music be the food of love, Play on ...
But it isn't
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