Nature Boy
Caetano Veloso Lyrics


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There was a boy
A very strange enchanted boy
They say he wandered very far, very far
Ovel land and sea
A litte shy and sad fo eye
But very wise was he

And then onde day
A magic day he passed my way
And while we spoke of many things
Fools and kings
This he said to me




"The greatest things you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return "

Overall Meaning

In the song "Nature Boy," Caetano Veloso tells the story of a boy who was considered strange and enchanted. The boy is described as having wandered far across land and sea, and while he was shy and sad, he was also very wise. Veloso goes on to describe a chance encounter he had with the boy on a magic day. While they spoke of many things, the boy told Veloso the most important lesson one can learn is to love and be loved in return.


Line by Line Meaning

There was a boy
Once, there was a young and unique individual


A very strange enchanted boy
He had an unusual charm and mystic qualities


They say he wandered very far, very far
Folklore has it that he traveled to distant lands


Ovel land and sea
Across different continents and oceans


A litte shy and sad fo eye
He appeared timid and melancholic at first sight


But very wise was he
Nevertheless, he was incredibly knowledgeable


And then onde day
Suddenly, one day


A magic day he passed my way
An extraordinary day he crossed paths with me


And while we spoke of many things
We conversed about various topics


Fools and kings
From nonsensical to royal subjects


This he said to me
He imparted these words of wisdom to me


"The greatest things you'll ever learn
"The most significant lessons you'll ever be taught


Is just to love and be loved in return "
Is that loving and being loved reciprocally is ultimately what matters




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Written by: Eden Ahbez

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@MatinhoConter

There was a boy
A very strange enchanted boy
They say he wandered very far, very far
Over land and sea
A litte shy and sad fo eye
But very wise was he

And then onde day
A magic day he passed my way
And while we spoke of many things
Fools and kings
This he said to me
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return "



All comments from YouTube:

@KajVardinghus

Caetano, voz doce, grande tudo, compositor, cantor, músico. Orgulho do Brasil.

@guigobright

Singela e delicada versão de Caetano.Tão simples e natural.Agrada meu coração,Sem querer rivalizar(porque não faz sentido)quando penso nesta música,ouço a voz de Nat King Cole.Lindíssima!!

@guigobright

Não conheço.Vou ouvir.Obrigada pela dica!

@megtor2005

Estilo único!!! un genio Caetano!!!

@wagnermoraes6581

Sensacional.

@TheRafa8827

2020 alguém?
Música tema de "Edgar" (CAIO Castro), da novela Ti Ti Ti

@Offdrive3

Nice interpretation and arrangement. CV is one class performer.

@derianalveswolanski9855

A melodia original veio de: Antonin Dvorak - Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 81, 2nd Movement (Dumka)

@nyraaraujo7547

❤😢

@sprinterser

Foi gravada uma versão com Kerli para a trilha de Smallville 10ª temporada. Está inclusive no úlimo trailer disponibilizado.

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