Aquesta Pluja

Antònia Font's song 'Aquesta Pluja' is a poetic exploration of transformation and introspection, set against the backdrop of a rainy day. The rain, which 'banya tot' (wets everything), serves as a metaphor for cleansing and renewal. It brings out the 'olor del món' (smell of the world), suggesting a deeper connection to the essence of life and nature. The rain lacks a specific season, symbolizing a timeless and universal force that affects everyone and everything.

The lyrics delve into themes of imperfection and longing. The lines 'Tothom té defectes, Jo encara t'enyor' (Everyone has flaws, I still miss you) and 'Ningú no és perfecte, Ja no te faré pus cançons' (No one is perfect, I won't write you any more songs) reflect a sense of personal regret and unresolved emotions. The narrator acknowledges human imperfections and the pain of missing someone, yet decides to stop writing songs for them, indicating a desire to move on.

The song takes a whimsical turn with the narrator's plans for the future. 'Demà pintaré amb ses mans Es meu sol de jugueta' (Tomorrow I will paint with my hands My toy sun) and 'Demà pintaré as cel ras Un segon domicili' (Tomorrow I will paint in the open sky A second home) suggest a creative and imaginative escape. The idea of transforming into an amphibian ('m'estic transformant en un amfibi') symbolizes adaptability and a new way of living. This transformation hints at a desire to find solace and a new identity in a semi-aquatic, uninhabited world, free from past burdens.