Mais Vale Nunca

Gnr's song 'Mais Vale Nunca' delves into the existential dread and futility that often accompany the process of growing up and gaining knowledge. The lyrics paint a bleak picture of a world where new problems arise daily ('Há um lixo novo pra limpar ao nascer') and where voices are suppressed ('Um grito surdo que tentam calar'). This sets the stage for a recurring theme in the song: the idea that ignorance might be bliss ('Mais vale nunca, nunca mais saber') and that perhaps it's better to remain stagnant and unambitious ('Mais vale nada, nunca mais querer') than to face the harsh realities of life.

The song also touches on the concept of intellectual and emotional escape ('cérebro em fuga a dominar'), suggesting that the mind's tendency to avoid difficult truths is a form of self-preservation. The 'gene preguiçoso e letal' (lazy and lethal gene) could be interpreted as a metaphor for the inherent human tendency to avoid effort and confrontation, which ultimately leads to a kind of existential lethargy. The repeated refrain 'Mais vale nunca mais crescer' (better never to grow up) underscores a deep-seated fear of maturity and the responsibilities that come with it.

In the final verses, the song takes a more personal turn, addressing the listener directly ('Vais ouvir e ver'). The lyrics suggest that the pain and difficulty of life ('Agora é a doer') make it tempting to avoid desires ('Mais vale nunca apetecer') and choices ('Mais vale nunca escolher'). This culminates in the haunting conclusion that perhaps it's better never to grow up at all, encapsulating a profound sense of disillusionment and resignation. Gnr's 'Mais Vale Nunca' is a poignant exploration of the darker aspects of human existence, questioning the value of knowledge, ambition, and growth in a world fraught with challenges.