Tort
ferran palau Lyrics

The lyrics in "Tort" by Ferran Palau discuss a sense of transformation and the passing of time. The song takes its name from the Catalan word for "twisted" or "crooked," which plays into the theme of change. The opening line sets the tone for the rest of the song: "Quan arriba el dia groc / Vol dir que el verd ja s'ha mort," which translates to "When the yellow day arrives / it means that the green has already died." The use of color symbolism is important, as it suggests a natural and cyclical process of growth and decay.

Palau then goes on to describe an individual who was once "recte" (straight) but is now "tort" (twisted). The use of the past and present tenses highlights this transformation, as they were once one way, but something happened to cause a change. The line "Va tenir un cop de calor" suggests a heat stroke or other hot weather-related illness that caused this change. As a result, this person is now buried under a pine tree and only sleeps in the shade.

The repeated lines "Només feia que dormir / Era recte i ara és tort" emphasize the themes of transformation and decay. The person who was once straight is now twisted and all they do is sleep. The cycle of life continues with the yellow day, suggesting that life is constantly changing and evolving.