We Don't Talk About Bruno
Carolina Gaitán Lyrics


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We don't talk about Bruno, no, no, no
We don't talk about Bruno, but

It was my wedding day (it was our wedding day)
We were getting ready
And there wasn't a cloud in the sky (no clouds allowed in the sky)
Bruno walks in with a mischievous grin (thunder)
You telling this story or am I? (I'm sorry, mi vida, go on)
Bruno says, "It looks like rain" (why did he tell us?)
In doing so, he floods my brain (Abuela, get the umbrellas)
Married in a hurricane (what a joyous day, but anyway)

We don't talk about Bruno, no, no, no
We don't talk about Bruno

Hey, grew to live in fear of Bruno stuttering or stumbling
I can always hear him sort of muttering and mumbling
I associate him with the sound of falling sand (tss, tss, tss)
It's a heavy lift with a gift so humbling
Always left Abuela and the family fumbling
Grappling with prophecies they couldn't understand
Do you understand?
A seven-foot frame, rats along his back
When he calls your name it all fades to black
Yeah, he sees your dreams and feasts on your screams (hey)

We don't talk about Bruno, no, no, no (no no)
We don't talk about Bruno (we don't talk about Bruno)

He told me my fish would die, the next day, dead (no, no)
He told me I'd grow a gut and just like he said (no, no)
He said that all my hair would disappear, now, look at my head (no, no)
Your fate is sealed when your prophecy is read

He told me that the life of my dreams
Would be promised and someday be mine
He told me that my power would grow
Like the grapes that thrive on the vine (oye, Mariano's on his way)
He told me that the man of my dreams
Would be just out of reach, betrothed to another
It's like I hear him now (hey, sis)
I want not a sound out of you (it's like I can hear him now)
I can hear him now

Um, Bruno
Yeah, about that Bruno
I really need to know about Bruno
Give me the truth and the whole truth, Bruno
(Isabela, your boyfriend's here)
Time for dinner

A seven-foot frame (it was my wedding day)
Rats along his back (it was our wedding day) (we were getting ready)
When he calls your name, it all fades to black (and there wasn't a cloud in the sky)
(No clouds allowed in the sky)
Yeah, he sees your dreams and feasts on your screams (Bruno walks in with a mischievous grin)
You telling this story or am I?
Oye, Mariano's on his way
Bruno says, "It looks like rain" (a seven-foot frame, rats along his back)
In doing so, he floods my brain (when he calls your name, it all fades to black)
Married in a hurricane (yeah, he sees your dreams and feasts on your screams)
He's here

Don't talk about Bruno
Why did I talk about Bruno?




Not a word about Bruno
I never should've brought up Bruno

Overall Meaning

Carolina Gaitán's song "We Don't Talk About Bruno" tells the story of a mysterious figure, Bruno, who appears at critical moments in the singer's life, often with disastrous outcomes. The song opens with the repeated refrain, "We don't talk about Bruno," indicating that there is something taboo or dangerous about discussing this enigmatic figure. The first verse describes Bruno's appearance on the singer's wedding day, where he predicts rain and then proceeds to cause a hurricane. The images of thunder and flooding suggest that Bruno has supernatural powers and a mischievous streak.


The second verse reveals that the singer and her family have come to fear Bruno and his ominous prophecies. He is associated with the sound of falling sand, which creates a sense of time running out or the approach of some kind of fate. The line "He sees your dreams and feasts on your screams" adds to the impression that Bruno is a malevolent figure who delights in causing suffering. Despite the danger he poses, however, Bruno also seems to be able to offer glimpses of hope and promise, such as when he tells the singer that the man of her dreams is "just out of reach."


Overall, "We Don't Talk About Bruno" is a haunting and enigmatic song that invites multiple interpretations. It can be read as a cautionary tale about the dangers of tempting fate or as a meditation on the role of mystery and uncertainty in our lives. The song's catchy melody and bright instrumentation contrast with its eerie and foreboding lyrics, creating an unsettling but memorable listening experience.


Line by Line Meaning

We don't talk about Bruno, no, no, no
Bruno is a forbidden topic, and we must not mention him.


We don't talk about Bruno, but
Even though we don't talk about him, he still exists as an influence in our lives.


It was my wedding day (it was our wedding day)
The day of the wedding, either the singer or the couple, Bruno came in uninvited.


We were getting ready
The couple was busy preparing for the wedding.


And there wasn't a cloud in the sky (no clouds allowed in the sky)
It was a sunny and happy day with no indications of any trouble of any kind.


Bruno walks in with a mischievous grin (thunder)
Even though it was a joyful ambiance, Bruno's appearance gives the feel of an impending storm.


You telling this story or am I? (I'm sorry, mi vida, go on)
The storyteller is referencing a dialog with their partner regarding the story of Bruno, implying they were not sure if they should tell the story or not.


Bruno says, "It looks like rain" (why did he tell us?)
Bruno makes a statement indicating the storm that will soon rain on the couple's wedding day.


In doing so, he floods my brain (Abuela, get the umbrellas)
The statement sparked apprehensions and thoughts that resulted in an irreparable damage to the singer's mind.


Married in a hurricane (what a joyous day, but anyway)
The marriage happened while a catastrophic event occurred.


Hey, grew to live in fear of Bruno stuttering or stumbling
The singer feared Bruno's unpredictable and mysterious character.


I can always hear him sort of muttering and mumbling
Bruno's words were hardly understood and often seemed cryptic.


I associate him with the sound of falling sand (tss, tss, tss)
The singer associated Bruno with the ominous sound of sand falling, indicating that he is a harbinger of bad news or natural events.


It's a heavy lift with a gift so humbling
Bruno's influence was significant and heavily felt, even though the gift was unwelcoming.


Always left Abuela and the family fumbling
Bruno's behavior often left the family members discombobulated and unsure of what they should do.


Grappling with prophecies they couldn't understand
Bruno made these really vague and indecipherable foretellings that were hard to comprehend.


Do you understand?
The artist is questioning the listener if they understand the significance of Bruno's predictions.


A seven-foot frame, rats along his back
The singer is describing Bruno as a tall person with rodents on their back.


When he calls your name it all fades to black
There is a sense of darkness and strayed emotions when Bruno calls a person's name.


Yeah, he sees your dreams and feasts on your screams (hey)
Whatever someone dreams about or is scared of, Bruno capitalizes on it.


He told me my fish would die, the next day, dead (no, no)
Bruno forecasted the death of the singer's pet fish and the prophecy became a reality.


He told me I'd grow a gut and just like he said (no, no)
Bruno made an unwelcome prediction that consequently came true.


He said that all my hair would disappear, now, look at my head (no, no)
Bruno made a prediction of hair loss, and it has become true.


Your fate is sealed when your prophecy is read
When Bruno makes a prediction, the outcome is most likely inevitable.


He told me that the life of my dreams
Bruno made a promising prediction regarding the singer's future dreams and aspirations.


Would be promised and someday be mine
Bruno predicted that the singer would fulfill their dreams one day.


He told me that my power would grow
Bruno predicted that the singer's influence and capabilities would increase over time.


Like the grapes that thrive on the vine (oye, Mariano's on his way)
Bruno used a poetic metaphor to explain this prediction.


He told me that the man of my dreams
Bruno promised the singer that they would find the love of their life.


Would be just out of reach, betrothed to another
Even though the prediction promised true love, the timing may not be good or may cause some obstacles.


It's like I hear him now (hey, sis)
The singer is recounting the times when Bruno made a prediction and they heard snippets of his voice in their mind.


I want not a sound out of you (it's like I can hear him now)
The singer wants the person they are speaking to not to interrupt them since they are focusing on recounting their experiences with Bruno.


Um, Bruno
The artist is trying to speak to Bruno.


Yeah, about that Bruno
The artist is leading up to a question or probably wants to request something from Bruno.


I really need to know about Bruno
The singer needs some clarification on a particular issue involving Bruno.


Give me the truth and the whole truth, Bruno
The artist is demanding full disclosure of the truth regarding dark events in their lives that may have been linked to Bruno.


(Isabela, your boyfriend's here)
Someone is calling somebody else to tell them that their partner has arrived.


Time for dinner
The singer ends the song on a final note indicating that it is time for dinner, and the discussion about Bruno must come to an end.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Lin-Manuel Miranda

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@blackheart2728

I don't think she's complaining that it hasn't happened yet.
I think she doesn't understand her uncle.
"He told me that the life of my dreams would be promised, and someday be mine"
She hears, in current retrospect; you will be married to this guy and fulfill everything Abuela wants of you.
He could be saying; you won't be stuck in this "order" forever
"He told me that my power would grow, like the grapes that thrive on the vine."
She hears; you will become more powerful and structured, like the latticework of vineyards.
He could be saying; nature is random, chaotic, and unpredictable. And so will you.

She's complaining that he had a vision that showed her being stuck with the way Abuela wants her to be, removing her agency. Where he could quite easily have given her a prediction that she was going to break free of that.



@DiAaAgPa

I love the little details like:
-Mirabel shy dance steps in Pepa's and Dolores' parts.
-Bruno, in shadows, dancing in first floor while Dolores is singing.
-Camilo metamorphosis have sound.
-The rats playing along in Camilo's performance. They clearly are tamed rats.
-Alma, Mariano and his (grand?)mother aren't simply walking to the house. They are doing a Wizard of oz style choreography.
-Mirabel doesn't appear out of nowhere next to Luisa's door. She is in the background when the others set the table.
-Luisa is down but she takes part anyway in the final scene.
-The zoom out revealing the whole prophecy.
And I adore the HEY!



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@andrewsukovich3079

The way Felix smiles when he says "it was our wedding day"
This man loves his wife so much. A treasure

@BillRobitske

Yeah, his lines show he's the weather didn't change the day for him other than giving a good story. "What a joyous day (but anyway)"

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Sweet and funny

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