Mariposa

In 'Mariposa,' Matogrosso & Mathias paint a vivid picture of a tumultuous and unsteady love affair. The song uses the metaphor of a mariposa, or moth, to describe a woman who flits from one lover to another, causing emotional chaos in her wake. The moth, known for its erratic flight patterns and attraction to light, symbolizes the woman's unpredictable and alluring nature. She is described as 'fácil e perigosa' (easy and dangerous), highlighting the duality of her charm and the peril she brings to those who fall for her.

The lyrics delve into the emotional turmoil experienced by the narrator, who feels trapped like a 'rato em sua ratoeira' (a rat in a trap). Despite recognizing the woman's harmful behavior, he remains ensnared by his feelings, living a life of disillusionment and pain. The repeated plea for the 'mariposa do amor' to stay by his side underscores his desperate hope for stability, even as he acknowledges her tendency to 'voar de flor em flor' (fly from flower to flower), indulging in her sins.

The song's melancholic tone is amplified by the recurring theme of betrayal and unfulfilled longing. The narrator's love is a source of torment, as he grapples with jealousy and humiliation. The mariposa's flight represents not just physical movement but emotional distance, leaving the narrator in a constant state of yearning and despair. Matogrosso & Mathias masterfully capture the essence of a love that is both captivating and destructive, resonating with anyone who has experienced the pain of unreciprocated affection.