CONTANDO OVEJAS

The song "CONTANDO OVEJAS" by the argentine artist WOS is a poetic narrative that delves into the depths of loneliness and the search for meaning in the middle of the chaos of existence. Through a language laden with metaphors, the singer describes the figure of a woman dancing alone, a "crazy one" who faces the storm of life with a mix of resignation and rebellion.

The lyrics speak of loneliness not only as an emotional condition but also as a personal journey. The main characters, including the narrator subject and the "crazy woman," face loneliness in different ways. The narrator tries to distract himself "counting sheep," "chewing on air," and "burning time with the lighter" while waiting for company that never arrives, and the "crazy woman" finds her own way to deal with loneliness. She is portrayed as someone who has lost faith and is adrift, seeking to escape reality through alcohol, "a sip for fear of loneliness." To her, when the night gets too tough, sobriety could be bad as it would force her to face the harsh reality.

The song also addresses the theme of death, which mainly relates to the figure of the "crazy woman." The character claims to have an encounter with death (which seems inevitable) and is always carrying a drink with her, "the drink under her arm," as a way to hasten this encounter. She plunges into her inner darkness and seems to give up on seeking meaning, accepting her fate, her own mortality. WOS, known for his introspective lyrics and social critiques, uses music to explore themes such as the search for purpose, the fear of loneliness, and resistance against life's adversities.