Lyrics: Cradle of life Paths of dreams Bridge of cultures (Oh, who would have thought!) It has been the sea Look at it turned into a sewer Look at it coming and going incessantly It's unbelievable That within its womb Life is created Oh, who would have thought Without shame Look at it turned into a sewer Injured to death In the way They rob it And poison it Oh, who would have thought That it gives us bread Look at it turned into a sewer Look at it coming and going incessantly Where are the wise ones And the powerful ones Who call themselves (Oh, who would have thought!) Conservatives? Look at it turned into a sewer Injured to death How much abundance How much beauty How much energy (Oh, who would have thought!) Damaged By ignorance, by recklessness By unconsciousness and ill will I, who wished To be buried Between the beach (Oh, who would have thought!) And the firmament And it will be us (oh, who would have thought!) Who bury you. Explanation: Joan Manuel Serrat's song "Plany Al Mar" talks about the damage that has been done to the sea and the environment. The lyrics express surprise and disappointment at how such a vital and beautiful element of nature can be treated as a sewer and be harmed to the point of death. The song questions the actions of those who claim to be conservative and responsible but fail to protect and preserve the sea. Serrat raises concerns about the abundance, beauty, and energy that the sea provides, which is being destroyed due to ignorance, carelessness, unconsciousness, and ill will. The sea is shown as a symbol of life, and the lyrics convey the desire to be buried between the beach and the sky, emphasizing the connection to nature. Ultimately, the song suggests that it will be the people themselves who will be responsible for burying the sea due to their destructive actions. The song serves as a call to reflection and action to protect and cherish the environment.
