Cuanto Cantautor
K.O.M.A.
A Satirical Ode to Love and Imperfection
K.O.M.A.'s song 'Cuanto Cantautor' is a playful and satirical take on the traditional love song. The lyrics are filled with humorous and exaggerated metaphors that poke fun at the conventions of romantic poetry. For instance, the comparison of the sun to an 'ojo de culo' (literally 'butthole eye') and the moon to a 'wheel of cheese' immediately sets a tone of irreverence and absurdity. This is further emphasized by the description of the lover's eyes as 'two butthole eyes' and their kisses tasting like feet, which subverts the usual idealized imagery found in love songs.
The song continues with more humorous and unflattering comparisons, such as the lover's hair being likened to a mountain with red highlights that might be mistaken for lice. This playful mockery extends to the lover's scent, described as sweet perfumes from the gardens of Eros, only to be undercut by the mention of apologizing for farts in bed. These juxtapositions highlight the imperfections and mundane realities of relationships, contrasting sharply with the often unrealistic portrayals of love in popular music.
K.O.M.A.'s use of humor and satire in 'Cuanto Cantautor' serves to humanize the experience of love, acknowledging that it is not always perfect or glamorous. The song's playful tone and clever wordplay invite listeners to laugh at the absurdities of romantic idealization and embrace the imperfections that make relationships unique and genuine. By doing so, K.O.M.A. challenges the listener to reconsider their expectations of love and appreciate the humor and authenticity in their own relationships.