Nikhil's original essay was spot-on in its assessment that when we find a song that speaks to us, it can be like making a new friend. Sure, it's true that these relationships can extend past the first listen and last for months or years, as the retort suggests, but it's missing one important point: time is fleeting. People, places and even songs come and go throughout our lives, leaving us with only memories and nostalgia.
The retort overlooks this idea and instead focuses on the potential of a longer relationship with a song. While this is certainly possible, it isn't necessarily true in all cases. People can become attached to a song for many reasons, some of which are suggested in the retort, but none of these guarantee the longevity of the bond. In fact, it is this ephemeral nature of listening to a song that creates such a connection in the first place.
Therefore, while Nikhil's original essay may have been slightly pessimistic in suggesting that the relationship between listener and song will eventually grow apart, it is an accurate reflection of reality. There's no denying that a person can develop a long-term relationship with a song, but at the same time, there's nothing stopping the relationship from being cut short by the whimsical nature of time. UrRong in thinking Nikhil was wrong; after all, if anything's for sure in life, it's that nothing lasts forever—not even our relationship with our favorite song.