WHAT DOES THiS QUOTE MEAN "He who sings frightens away his ills." -- Cervantes?

Question

WHAT DOES THiS QUOTE MEAN "He who sings frightens away his ills." -- Cervantes?

Answer 1

When someone sings, they are expressing their feelings. Look at the blues. Although sad and depressing at times, they are venting how they feel. Other people when they sing, sing songs that bring pleasure to their mind. So in the long run if you're venting, this will not have your mind focused on the ills or negativity around you. You are releasing those ills. You are letting go of the bad.