Mistérios (part. Boca Livre)

Milton Nascimento's song 'Mistérios,' featuring Boca Livre, is a poetic exploration of the profound and often enigmatic experiences of love and life. The lyrics are rich with metaphors, each verse delving into different elements of nature to express the complexities of human emotions and relationships. The song opens with the imagery of a fire burning within, symbolizing a passionate love that cannot be extinguished, even by the vastness of the ocean. This fire represents an intense, consuming emotion that the narrator feels compelled to understand and master in order to fully connect with their beloved.

The second verse introduces the metaphor of a river flowing within the narrator, a powerful force that they are unable to cross. This river signifies the challenges and obstacles in life and love that require navigation and understanding. The narrator expresses a need for a ship to carry them across, highlighting the necessity of tools and knowledge to traverse the complexities of their emotional journey. The recurring theme of learning the 'mysteries' of these natural elements underscores a quest for deeper understanding and mastery over one's emotions and experiences.

In the final verse, the imagery of wind and the passage of life further emphasizes the transient and uncontrollable aspects of existence. The wind, which the narrator cannot hold back, symbolizes the inevitable changes and the passage of time. The narrator's desire to learn the mysteries of the world to teach their beloved reflects a yearning for wisdom and the ability to share that knowledge. Through these vivid natural metaphors, Nascimento beautifully captures the essence of human vulnerability, the quest for understanding, and the deep connection between love and the natural world.