Mistérios

Roupa Nova's song 'Mistérios' delves into the timeless themes of love, temptation, and the inherent duality of human nature. The lyrics open with a reference to the biblical creation story, where a woman is created from a man's rib and given life. This sets the stage for a narrative that intertwines innocence and temptation, symbolized by the act of biting the forbidden apple in the Garden of Eden. The woman, initially pure and innocent, is tempted and subsequently blames the serpent, a classic metaphor for the complexities and consequences of desire.

The song further explores the passionate and often tumultuous nature of love. The lyrics describe the woman's discovery of love as a 'hot thing,' a powerful and consuming force. This is juxtaposed with the question of whether following one's heart is sinful, highlighting the internal conflict between societal norms and personal desires. The imagery of a volcano's mouth that cannot be silenced serves as a potent metaphor for the unstoppable and explosive nature of true emotions.

'Mistérios' also touches on the woman's multifaceted personality. She is depicted as having the purity of a fairy but with a dangerous allure in her eyes. This duality is a central theme, suggesting that love and temptation are inseparable and that experiencing one inevitably leads to the other. The song concludes with the idea that those who dare to taste her 'spell' and 'honey' will find themselves in a paradise from which they will never want to leave, encapsulating the intoxicating and eternal nature of love and desire.