The song "La Mort De L'avi" by Joan Manuel Serrat tells the story of the death of a grandfather in a small fishing town. The lyrics depict a somber atmosphere where there are no laughs, only cries, and no songs, only moans. It seems that everything is in mourning in this sea corner. In the tavern, the fishermen are all mute, not saying a word, and the women in the church pray for the grandfather. The song describes how everyone will attend the funeral and praise the grandfather's virtues, but no one will cry out of love because he only received love from the boat, the wind, the tools, the net, the sun, and the blue of the sea. The following day, however, everything has changed. Nobody thinks about the grandfather anymore. The fishermen are back at sea, and the children play in the streets. The beach, filled yesterday, now only has one boat left with a net that will never kiss the sea again. The repeating line "No volverá a besar la mar" (It will never kiss the sea again) emphasizes the irreversible loss and finality of the grandfather's absence. Overall, the song reflects on the fleeting nature of human life and the indifference of the world after someone passes away, reminding us to cherish our loved ones while they are with us.
