Kaal
Mathilde Santing Lyrics

In Mathilde Santing's song "Kaal," she discusses the absence of poetry and the loss of its power in our lives. The first verse introduces the idea that poetry has left us, and although we still have words, they lack the ability to convey emotion and meaning. As a result, we can only talk about why poetry left our lives.

The second verse focuses on the inability of words to evoke genuine emotion, and the limited ability of language to communicate sensory experiences. The line "Kaal rijmt alleen nog maar op leeg en stil" (Only "Kaal" rhymes with empty and still) exemplifies this point. Words have become limited, and can only express a sense of emptiness and silence.

The final verse talks about how even mundane things, such as a pot of soup, have lost their ability to be extraordinary or poetic. The lack of poetic language takes away from our ability to see the magic in everyday things. The repeated phrase "rijmt op waarom" (rhymes with why) serves as a reminder that we are left questioning why the beauty of poetry, and its ability to enrich our lives, has been taken from us.

Overall, "Kaal" is a haunting exploration of the loss of poetry and its power in our lives. It suggests a world devoid of beauty and meaning, where even the most mundane things cannot be appreciated.