Flor do Destino

The song 'Flor do Destino' by Nilson Chaves is a poetic exploration of love and nature, intertwining the two to create a rich tapestry of imagery and emotion. The lyrics use natural elements like rainwater, wells, and rivers to describe the depth and complexity of love. The comparison of love to rainwater suggests a love that is pervasive and nourishing, seeping into the very core of one's being. Drinking from a street well, where the bottom is not visible, symbolizes the mysterious and possibly endless nature of the singer's feelings.

The exchange of a dream for the taste of tucumã (a fruit from the Amazon) and a kiss that lasts until morning paints a picture of a love that is both giving and passionate. The imagery of transforming into earth, vegetation, branches, and flowers represents a union so profound that the lovers become part of the natural world around them. This transformation is revisited in the song, reinforcing the idea of love as a force that merges individuals with the greater tapestry of life.

The song also touches on the unpredictable nature of love, comparing it to a clear stream that can become muddy during a storm, and to a parrot that squawks in the quiet of a gray afternoon. These metaphors suggest that love, while beautiful and pure, can also be tumultuous and disruptive. The river, with its many signs and paths altered by the wind, serves as a metaphor for the journey of love, which is deep and directed by forces beyond our control. The lingering memory of becoming one with nature is a testament to the enduring impact of love.