Xordas

Sangre de Muerdago's song 'Xordas' is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of mystical experiences and ancient spirits. The lyrics, sung in Galician, evoke a deep connection with nature and the supernatural. The repeated lines 'Xordas fican as miñas orellas / Cegos fican os meus ollos' (My ears become deaf / My eyes become blind) suggest a sensory deprivation that heightens the protagonist's other senses, allowing them to perceive the mystical and the unseen. This sensory shift is a metaphor for entering a different realm of understanding, one that is not accessible through ordinary means.

The song's narrative takes the listener on a journey through forests and mountains, where the protagonist encounters witches ('meigas') and other mystical beings. The lines 'Eu que baixei, eu que baixei / Coas meigas os bosques e alí escoitei' (I who descended, I who descended / With the witches in the forests and there I listened) and 'Eu que subin o alto dos cumios / E alí observei, alí observei' (I who climbed to the top of the peaks / And there I observed, there I observed) depict a quest for knowledge and understanding. These journeys symbolize a search for deeper truths and a connection with the ancient spirits that inhabit these natural spaces.

The imagery of 'Óso e madeira, pedra e trisquel' (Bone and wood, stone and triskele) and the descriptions of beings who 'corren espidos na neve do inverno' (run naked in the winter snow) and 'teñen lume nos ollos' (have fire in their eyes) further emphasize the song's connection to ancient Celtic traditions and folklore. The triskele, a symbol of three interlocking spirals, is often associated with the Celtic understanding of the interconnectedness of life, death, and rebirth. The song concludes with a sense of resignation and acceptance, as the protagonist acknowledges their inability to fully comprehend these mystical experiences, choosing instead to rest and dream ('Mais nada que facer, non comprenderei / E aqui xacerei, durmirei').

Sangre de Muerdago, known for their neofolk style, often draws on themes of nature, folklore, and mysticism. 'Xordas' is a perfect example of their ability to weave these elements into a captivating and evocative musical experience.