The song "Los Formales Y El Frío" by Joan Manuel Serrat tells the story of a couple who meet for dinner, seemingly in a distant and tense atmosphere. They speak with caution about both important matters and personal struggles. Despite this, they decide to go to the theater together that night. At the theater, they maintain their distance, not even touching, but their expressions and gazes reveal their curiosity and interest in each other. As they leave the theater, the cold air prompts them to enter a bar. They engage in cautious conversation while waiting for the waiter and enjoy their drinks, smoking and observing each other's presence. The song portrays their lips and eyes as vessels of unspoken emotions, and their homes as places of comfort and trust. They spend an hour together, reminiscing and examining their feelings, until a shared silence emerges, making it difficult to say something without it being unnecessary. Eventually, the man suggests staying overnight, to which the woman responds in a low voice, inviting him to stay. Their lips eagerly kiss with satisfaction, and her cold feet only mark the beginning of an intimate night. They explore each other, exposing themselves emotionally, setting goals, and questioning their intimate desires. However, they find peace in discussing controversial topics and eventually find solace in a sleep they did not experience. The song reflects on the unexpected nature of love, which often disregards conventions and formalities. The couple in the song, who were initially distant and cautious, find themselves embracing a passionate and intimate encounter. Overall, "Los Formales Y El Frío" highlights the unpredictability and beauty of love and the transformative power of human connection.
