Buena

Morphine's song 'Buena' delves into the intriguing and often perilous allure of temptation, personified by the character 'Buena.' The lyrics, delivered with the band's signature low-rock sound, which combines rock with jazz and blues elements, create a moody and immersive atmosphere. The voice from the back of the room that beckons the listener closer sets the stage for an intimate, albeit potentially dangerous, encounter. This voice, suggestive of something both enticing and forbidden, invites the audience to come closer, to engage more deeply with the unknown.

The repeated encounters with 'Buena,' a devil-like figure, signify a transformative experience for the narrator. The phrase 'since I met the devil I ain't been the same' suggests a profound change, possibly hinting at the internal conflict between yielding to temptation and maintaining one's moral compass. The devil here is named 'Buena,' ironically meaning 'good' in Spanish, which plays on the duality of temptation: it is often something that feels good in the moment, even if it's inherently harmful or morally ambiguous.

The song's chorus, with its hypnotic repetition of 'Buena buena buena buena good good good,' drives home the theme of seduction and the powerful grip it can have on an individual. It reflects the internal struggle of the narrator, caught between the allure of this 'devil' and the realization of its true nature. The song doesn't resolve this tension but rather leaves the listener pondering the complexities of temptation and the human susceptibility to it.