A Tola

Astarot's song 'A Tola' is a poignant and melancholic reflection on loneliness, loss, and the ephemeral nature of beauty and inspiration. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a solitary figure walking by the sea, carrying a star on her forehead and a song on her lips. This imagery evokes a sense of ethereal beauty and tragic isolation, as the figure is described as 'soia' (alone) in the endless night. The narrator, who also feels a deep sense of isolation, prays for this 'probe da tola' (poor madwoman), despite having no one to pray for him in return.

The song's repeated references to the star and the song symbolize the fleeting nature of artistic inspiration and the burdens carried by those who possess it. The 'musa dos pobos' (muse of the people) is depicted as being devoured by wolves, a metaphor for the destructive forces that often consume artists and visionaries. Her bones, left behind, are a stark reminder of the impermanence of life and the futility of trying to preserve what is ultimately transient.

'A Tola' also touches on themes of empathy and shared suffering. The narrator's prayer for the lonely figure reflects a deep sense of compassion and solidarity, even in the face of his own despair. The repeated lament 'Ai, dos que levan na frente unha estrela / No bico un cantar' (Oh, those who carry a star on their forehead / A song on their lips) underscores the bittersweet nature of creativity and the heavy toll it can take on those who bear its light. Through its haunting lyrics and evocative imagery, 'A Tola' captures the essence of human fragility and the enduring power of empathy in the face of suffering.