Bossa nostra
Nação Zumbi Lyrics

In Nação Zumbi's song "Bossa Nostra," the lyrics speak to the complexity and importance of sensory experiences. The opening lines, "Nobody cares about the taste of blood, but red is still the color that incites hunger," suggest a relationship between color and appetite. The lyrics go on to describe how different colors and times of day and smells can elicit different feelings and emotions. The phrase "insustentável leveza de ser," which translates to "unbearable lightness of being," is a nod to Milan Kundera's novel of the same name and speaks to the weight and significance of existence.

The song then pauses to reflect on the singer's personal experiences. They declare that they do not stray too far from themselves, and that even when they go out, they keep themselves close. This line is followed by a repetition of the prior stanzas, emphasizing the importance of sensory experiences in shaping our understanding of the world. Ultimately, the singer says that they prefer "real life" to anything else, and that they have taken their soul out for a walk.