Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: opera
Song Meaning of “En el Laberinto del Nahuál” by El Cuervo de Poe
This song reflects on the mystical journey that someone is taking through the labyrinth of the Nahuál, a mystic figure from South-American mythology. Through the winding paths, the traveler experiences both darkness and light, life and death. The recurring chorus emphasizes the idea that while travelling through the labyrinth the traveler sees “all truth and all lies, the beginning and the end”.
The shadowy corridors of this mystic place open to a realm of knowledge and understanding. A journey of initiatory transformation is represented by the mystery of death ‒ in Nahuál mythology, death is a transformation towards a higher existence. The traveler embarks on this odyssey to discover knowledge and beauty, but the punishment of their deeds is revealed in the dark corners of the labyrinth.
The traveler speaks out against false gods and their empty promises, reflecting the power of truth and understanding. They attempt to stay on their path, despite all the obstructions and uncertainties of the maze. The song ultimately conveys a plea for respect and understanding ‒ an homage to knowledge in the face of eternal mystery.