Guarida translates to "hideout" or "den," often referring to an animal's lair or a secret place of refuge. It's a word that evokes a sense of secrecy and protection.
In the song, Wos uses it metaphorically: "El corazón transforma la canción en su mejor guarida" (The heart transforms the song into its best hideout). This line suggests that music becomes a safe haven, a secret place where one can escape from pain and find solace, making it a powerful and evocative choice.
Wos brings us a story about a mysterious woman, a 'loca' [crazy woman] who dances alone and seems to be running from something. The song starts with the image of her 'contando ovejas' [counting sheep] all night, suggesting she's struggling with insomnia or deep thoughts. She's a bit of a wanderer, always searching for something, maybe even herself, as the lyrics say she feels 'que no nació completa' [that she wasn't born complete].
There's a real sense of loneliness and a coping mechanism in her actions. She 'gambetea entre la tempestad' [dribbles through the storm], moving through life's difficulties, and takes 'un trago por el miedo a la soledad' [a drink for the fear of loneliness] and 'un trago por el miedo a la sobriedad' [a drink for the fear of sobriety]. The narrator is clearly captivated by her, waiting for her, and wondering '¿Qué voy a hacer yo?' [What am I going to do?]. It's a bittersweet tale of a woman trying to outrun her past or her fears, and the person who's left behind, hoping she'll return.