Todo sexo femenino

Song Meaning

The narrator recounts a childhood steeped in female presence, a domestic landscape shaped by his mother, grandmother, and a succession of housekeepers after his grandfather's departure. This constant feminine influence, described as a subtle yet pervasive force, led him to observe and learn from a distance, like a "silent kitten." He absorbed the dynamics of their conversations, likening them to "lionesses," and in this "lunar and receptive" environment, he "learned to conspire." This upbringing established a clear dichotomy in his perception: his "known world" is dominated by the "feminine sex," a natural order he accepts. In contrast, his "fugitive world" positions him as a chosen "subject" under the rule of these "queens of the place." This suggests a feeling of being perpetually outnumbered and in a position of deference within his own home, where female voices and consensus hold sway. The lyrics highlight a sense of "clear inferiority" when he attempted to introduce his own ideas amidst the "high-pitched voices" and "unanimity." To avoid the "failures of a daring predecessor," he felt compelled to "infiltrate their ranks." This led him to perpetuate a cycle, starting a "new state" with another female, thus continuing the "tradition" of female dominance. The cyclical nature is emphasized by the arrival of new female voices, mirroring the way they are born, grow, and reproduce, requiring him to be a "good singer" to "not go out of tune."