Logun Edé

The song 'Logun Edé' by Circle Music is a lyrical homage to the Afro-Brazilian deity Logun Edé, a unique orixá known for embodying duality and balance. Logun Edé is celebrated for his beauty and healing powers, as well as his role as a hunter and a protector of nature. The lyrics emphasize his multifaceted nature, describing him as both the masculine and feminine essence, a concept that highlights the fluidity and interconnectedness of gender and identity within the spiritual realm.

The repetition of the lines 'É o macho em cada fêmea, é a fêmea em cada macho' underscores the theme of duality and unity. This duality is not just about gender but extends to the natural world, where Logun Edé is depicted as both the sun and the moon, embodying the balance of day and night. The song also references his parentage, being the child of Oxóssi, the orixá of the forest and hunting, and Oxum, the orixá of fresh water and love, further emphasizing his connection to both the natural and spiritual worlds.

The lyrics also touch on the healing aspect of Logun Edé, mentioning how he brings remedies and cures. This aligns with the belief that orixás have the power to heal and protect their followers. The imagery of water cascading down a waterfall and the union of the vine (Cipó) with the queen (Rainha) symbolizes the life-giving and nurturing aspects of nature, which Logun Edé embodies. The song is a beautiful tribute to the complexity and mystery of this orixá, celebrating his role in maintaining the balance and harmony of the universe.