El Gato Sabio

Andrés Lewin's song "El Gato Sabio" is a whimsical yet poignant exploration of love, routine, and societal disillusionment, all seen through the eyes of a wise, albeit skeptical, cat. The song opens with a humorous depiction of a couple's morning routine, where the mundane actions of adding sugar to a clock and asking the coffee for the time set a surreal tone. This surrealism is further emphasized by the radio's repetitive and worsening news, highlighting a sense of stagnation and decline in the world around them.

The cat, a central figure in the song, serves as a curious observer of the couple's affectionate interactions. His jealousy and confusion about their constant touching and starting over again reflect a deeper commentary on the irrationality and complexity of human emotions. The protagonist's attempt to explain love to the cat underscores the futility of rationalizing something inherently irrational. This dialogue between the human and the cat adds a layer of absurdity, emphasizing the gap between human and animal understanding.

As the song progresses, the cat dons glasses and takes on a more authoritative role, critiquing human society from his 'modest opinion.' His observation that humans are handling things 'fatal' and his dismissal of love stories in the face of news filled with death and despair serve as a sharp satire on contemporary issues. The cat's final rhetorical question about explaining love in a world where people 'die of love' on the news encapsulates the song's blend of humor and critique, leaving listeners to ponder the absurdities and contradictions of modern life and relationships.