Serem Ocells

The song 'Serem Ocells' by Oques Grasses, a Catalan band known for their eclectic mix of reggae, funk, and pop, is a poetic ode to freedom and the refusal to be constrained by societal expectations. The title itself, which translates to 'We Will Be Birds' in English, sets the tone for a song that celebrates the liberation of the spirit and the joy of living life on one's own terms.

The lyrics speak to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of life's challenges. Phrases like 'Haver aguantat la vida amb tu' (Having endured life with you) and 'Els cops que has vençut l’angoixa I has viscut' (The times you have overcome anxiety and lived) reflect on the shared struggles and victories that bond individuals together. The song encourages listeners to rise above their fears and doubts, much like a bird taking flight, with lines such as 'Alça el vol, marxa lluny' (Take off, go far away) and 'Vull anar guanyant la vida / Sense anar perdent el temps' (I want to go on winning life / Without wasting time).

A recurring theme in the song is the rejection of restrictions, symbolized by the absence of cages for birds, as in 'No hi haurà gàbies per a tants ocells' (There will be no cages for so many birds). This metaphor extends to the idea that in the air, birds—and by extension, people—do not need papers, implying a freedom from bureaucratic and societal constraints. The song's message is clear: embrace the truth that grows within and let the truth of the wind guide you, unimpeded by laws or the judgments of others.