Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: samba
Song Meaning of “Bicho do Mato” by Moyseis Marques
This powerful song by Brazilian singer-songwriter Moyseis Marques is a romantic ballad inspired by a freestyle rap and afro-samba style. It tells the story of how a person is taken away from their home and family by a wild animal – the “bicho do mato”. The lyrics describe the heartache and longing the protagonist feels as they painfully watch this wild creature take them further away from their loved ones.
The chorus of the song powerfully conveys the protagonist’s emotions and desires – they plead for the creature to slow down and let them appreciate the beauty of their home one last time. As they cannot keep up, their distant cries echo in vain behind them as they’re left to face an uncertain future, and all they can do is keep the memory of home close in their hearts.
The lyrics of the song also reflect on the importance of finding strength and resilience in difficult times. The singer sings about how the “bicho do mato” must have been sent to teach them something, and by the end of the song, it is clear that these teachings, these hard lessons are all essential parts of life.
It is an emotional and stirring song that captures the bittersweet emotions of losing one’s home and offers a message of hope and perseverance in the face of life’s challenges.