The song "Els Titelles" (The Puppets) by Joan Manuel Serrat tells a story about puppets who have fallen asleep. The fair is now empty, and people have left. The puppets sleep alone in a cardboard suitcase lined with fabric. The lyrics describe how the puppets are tired after being controlled and manipulated by someone's hands all day. They perform in front of wide-eyed and amazed children. Despite being alone, they sleep peacefully in the suitcase. The song mentions various characters like the witch, the king, the hero, the princess, and the wise old man. They all sleep together in the suitcase. The puppets are content because people enjoyed their performance, applauding their art at the fair. The lyrics suggest that the puppets are unaware of when the old suitcase will be opened again. They have to cross the land like pilgrims, not knowing what lies ahead. But they sleep peacefully, knowing that there will be sunny and stormy days to come. They have to keep moving forward because there is always a child waiting for their performance. Overall, the song portrays the life of puppets, their transient existence, and their constant travels from one fair to another. They sleep alone, but they bring joy to children and continue their journey, never knowing when their next performance will be.
