Pájaros Mojados

Quique González's song 'Pájaros Mojados' paints a vivid picture of a summer morning filled with a sense of disarray and introspection. The opening lines describe a scene where the protagonist wakes up feeling disoriented, with all the birds drenched and lined up on a clothesline. This imagery sets the tone for the song, suggesting a world that is out of sync and chaotic. The mention of 'mienten las portadas' (the covers lie) and 'tiemblan los estadios' (the stadiums tremble) further emphasizes the theme of deception and instability in the world around him.

The protagonist's state of mind is further explored through his hangover and his desire to continue dreaming of 'mujeres desnudas que van al trabajo en autobuses rojos' (naked women going to work on red buses). This surreal and somewhat escapist fantasy contrasts sharply with the harsh reality of his hangover and the absurdity of the world he perceives. The summer storm he describes is fleeting, yet it represents a moment of clarity in an otherwise confusing and nonsensical existence.

As the song progresses, González delves into the idea of seeking refuge and safety in an unpredictable world. The protagonist looks for a 'lugar seguro' (safe place) and tries to avoid the ugliness of reality. The repeated line 'el mundo gira en un sentido absurdo' (the world spins in an absurd direction) underscores the central theme of absurdity and the struggle to find meaning and stability. The song concludes with a sense of resignation, as the protagonist acknowledges the fleeting nature of time and the inevitability of life's challenges, all while finding a strange comfort in the chaos, as 'todo huele bien' (everything smells good).