Hort Mort
Joan Colomo Lyrics
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De les cendres neix la flor
Faves tendres, pomes d'or
Ordre orgànic, plors i cebes
El desig natural de les penes
Però comença el poder infal·lible del sol
que resseca la terra quan vol
i que dóna la vida i la pren
sense tu el meu hort és mort.
L'armonia entre els éssers
res més maco que tu menjant préssecs
sol i aigua, terra i lluna,
res més maco que tu menjant prunes
Però comença el poder infal·lible del sol
que resseca la terra quan vol
i que dóna la vida i la pren
ja s'acosta la mala sort
sense tu el meu hort és mort.
Però comença el poder infal·lible del sol
que resseca la vida quan vol
i qué dona la vida i la pren
ja s'acosta la mala sort
sense tu el meu hort és mort.
The lyrics of "Hort Mort" by Joan Colomo speak about the cycle of life and death in nature, using imagery of a garden to convey this message. The opening lines suggest that new life can grow from the ashes of old, with tender beans and golden apples springing up. However, this organic order is also characterized by tears and onions, and a natural desire for sorrow. The power of the sun is introduced as both giver and taker of life, drying out the earth as it sees fit. The impending bad luck is mentioned, and without you, my garden is dead.
The second verse focuses on the harmony between living beings, with no sight more beautiful than you eating peaches or plums. The natural elements of sun, water, earth, and moon are mentioned again, with the power of the sun still looming over all. The final lines simply repeat the beginning of the chorus, emphasizing the cyclical nature of life and death, and how losing one component can render the entire system dead.
Line by Line Meaning
De les cendres neix la flor
Beauty can arise from destruction.
Faves tendres, pomes d'or
Tender beans and golden apples symbolize life's simple and precious things.
Ordre orgànic, plors i cebes
Organic order refers to the natural cycles of life, which include both joy and sorrow.
El desig natural de les penes
Suffering is a natural part of life and can inspire growth and change.
Però comença el poder infal·lible del sol
The relentless power of the sun symbolizes the uncontrollable forces of nature.
que resseca la terra quan vol
The sun can both nourish and destroy, depending on its whims.
i que dóna la vida i la pren
Nature is both the giver and taker of life.
ja s'acosta la mala sort
Bad luck is a part of life that cannot be avoided.
sense tu el meu hort és mort.
Without you, my garden is lifeless and unable to thrive.
L'armonia entre els éssers
Peaceful coexistence between living beings leads to balance and harmony in life.
res més maco que tu menjant préssecs
There is nothing more beautiful than the simple act of enjoying a ripe peach.
sol i aigua, terra i lluna,
The elements of nature (sun, water, earth, and moon) all play a role in the balance of life.
res més maco que tu menjant prunes
Again, there is nothing more beautiful or meaningful than the simple act of enjoying fruit.
que resseca la vida quan vol
The sun can also dry up and destroy our own vitality and energy.
qué dona la vida i la pren
Nature is both a creator and destroyer of life.
ja s'acosta la mala sort
No one can escape bad luck or difficult times in life.
sense tu el meu hort és mort.
An absence of love or companionship can make life feel empty and unfulfilling.
Contributed by Alexis F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.