El Oso

The song 'El Oso' by Moris tells the poignant story of a bear that once lived freely in the forest, enjoying the simplicity and beauty of nature. The lyrics describe the bear's content life, wandering endlessly through the woods, owning its mornings and evenings, and resting at night. However, this peaceful existence is disrupted when humans capture the bear and take it to the city, where it is forced to perform in a circus. The bear's narrative is a metaphor for the loss of freedom and the impact of human intervention on wildlife.

The bear learns to adapt to its new life in captivity, as an old tiger advises it to accept the situation since it will never lack food or shelter. The tiger's resignation to captivity highlights a theme of surrender and the loss of hope for a return to the wild. Despite the bear's ability to entertain children and travel the world with the circus, it never forgets its true home and identity. The song speaks to the universal desire for freedom and the inherent value of living life on one's own terms.

The story takes a hopeful turn when the bear escapes due to an unlocked cage in a small, remote village. It returns to the forest, feeling the ground beneath its feet and once again embracing the green freedom of the wild. The bear is older now, but the afternoons are once again its own. 'El Oso' ends on a note of triumph, as the bear finds contentment in its true home, symbolizing the resilience of nature and the spirit of freedom that can never be fully tamed.