Pick up the phone, slip on your pajamas, and step into a dream. In “Pijamas,” Argentine rockers Babasónicos paint the scene of a late–night invitation where doing nothing together means everything. The narrator calls a loved one over, letting them know they can bring their sleepwear because he rarely rests easy. What begins as a simple sleep-over turns into a plea for connection: “Por única vez, te pido que entiendas / Que este no es un cuento que lo invento yo.” He wants to be believed, to be heard, to share a strange inner world that refuses to stay quiet at bedtime.
Suddenly, reality tilts into the surreal: a river flows across the mattress, sheep drink in its sunlight, and a silent shepherd sings at his feet. These dreamlike images reveal the chaos running through his mind while the outside world resembles a glittery circus he longs to escape. “Pijamas” balances intimacy with escapism, showing how inviting someone to spend the night can also be an invitation to explore the restless landscapes of the heart. The song is playful and warm yet haunted, reminding us that sometimes the simplest plans—come over, wear pajamas—are really calls for understanding, comfort, and a shared dreamscape where two people can finally rest.