The term "Pastoral" is translated as a pastoral poem or pastoral play, referring to the peaceful romantic scenes of good old shepherds. However, Mompou's music transcends the realm of mere pleasant landscape painting, unfolding a lyrical poem where tension and release alternate. The song, set to a short Spanish poem written in two stanzas of four lines each, appears quite simple in its melody alone, yet it contains various harmonic dramas. For the initial eight measures, including a one-measure prelude, the piano plays arpeggios reminiscent of guitar strokes, like a serenade. Here, the F-sharp and C-sharp notes, which form the tonic chord of the tonic key of F-sharp minor, constantly resound. However, the A natural, which is the third of the chord and determines its major or minor quality, is omitted. Instead, the B natural (fourth) and D natural (sixth) are frequently played. As a result, minor and major seconds occur frequently, creating a sense of tension and an unresolved ambiguity between major and minor. This state continues for six measures, and at the beginning of the seventh measure, coinciding with the word "ti" (you), the bass note in the piano's left hand and the vocal line clearly assert the A natural. This is, so to speak, where the music shifts from landscape depiction to the main subject. After the first stanza is sung, the same melody is quietly recounted by the piano, still in a guitar-like style, but this time accompanied by descending arpeggiated chords. After a long interlude, the music seems to conclude as the F-sharp minor tonic chord is struck, but this serves as the prelude to the second half. The second stanza begins with a sudden high note in the vocal line, marking the most expansive passage in the piece. Subsequently, in accordance with the lyrics—"La luz de los montes" (the light of the mountains), "La brisa del mar" (the sea breeze), and "El olor de los flores" (the scent of the flowers)—the singer's vocal range gradually lowers. Following this, the same melody as in the first stanza is played by the piano, but with added octaves in the right hand, making the music even more lyrical. Typical of Mompou's songs, ritardando and a tempo are repeated phrase by phrase, yet a sense of forward motion is required for words such as "caminos" (paths) and "ir" (to go).