Um navegador

The song 'Um navegador' by Tijuquera paints a vivid picture of the sea and its relationship with those who venture upon it. The lyrics evoke the ebb and flow of the tide, a natural rhythm that seems to interact with the observer's movements. This could symbolize the push and pull of life's circumstances and how they often seem to be in a dance with our own actions.

The central figure of the song is a navigator, a personification of the sea itself. This character is described as someone who navigates and flies lightly, suggesting a sense of freedom and ease in traversing the vastness of the ocean. The navigator's song is filled with memories, indicating a life of experiences and stories to tell. The imagery of the proa (the bow of a boat) pointing towards the stars suggests a journey guided by higher aspirations or destinies.

The mention of a boy waiting on the edge of the boat for a siren (mermaid) to sing, and then transforming when she does, introduces a mystical element. It implies a transformation or coming of age that occurs through an encounter with the sublime or the enchanting aspects of nature. The repetition of the tide's movements at the end of the song brings the narrative back to the beginning, creating a cyclical structure that mirrors the cycles of the sea and life itself.