In the lyrics of "Vaig Com Les Aus" (I Go Like the Birds), Joan Manuel Serrat depicts the emotions and experiences of a bird that has lost its offspring. The bird flies aimlessly, without finding any consolation, and its cries of blood alert its flock as if the world were in great danger. The birds continue to fly tirelessly around the place where they have left their offspring, unaffected by the truth that would cause them even greater pain. From morning until the end of the day, their restless movement disrupts the space. It is said that their pain will never pass, as they will never have their offspring around them again. Only at night, exhausted from their distress, they return to the nest as a deserted castle. Their hearts suddenly become dark and old, and they fall asleep with the lullaby of the rocks. The next day, with a painful flight, abandoning the nest, the tree, and the river, they go in pursuit of a more promising place. However, no matter where they go, their child is not found. In this way, the song relates the personal journey of the narrator, feeling lost within himself. He is constantly searching for himself but remains mute and mute is his lament, as his pain is trapped deep within his throat. The song metaphorically reflects on themes of loss, longing, and the endless pursuit of self-discovery. The birds symbolize the narrator's inner emotions, as they navigate through the pain and confusion of life, just like the birds seeking solace in vain.
