We Don't Talk About Bruno Lyrics
Lyrics by: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Composed by: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Verse 1:
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
Chorus:
We don't talk about Bruno, no, no, no
We don't talk about Bruno
Verse 2:
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, ch-ch-ch
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)
Chorus:
We don't talk about Bruno, no, no, no
We don't talk about Bruno
Bridge:
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 (Óye, 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
Gimme the truth and the whole truth, Bruno
Isabella, your boyfriend's here
Time for dinner
Chorus:
We don't talk about Bruno, no, no, no
We don't talk about Bruno
Outro:
A seven-foot frame, rats along his back
It was my wedding day, it was our wedding day
We were getting ready, and there wasn't a cloud in the sky
Bruno walks in with a mischievous grin
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, why did I talk about Bruno?
Not a word about Bruno, I never shoulda brought up Bruno
Song Background and Analysis:
"We Don't Talk About Bruno" is a song from the Disney animated film "Encanto," written and composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda. The song serves as a central theme in the movie, capturing the complex emotions and dynamics within the Madrigal family, particularly their avoidance of discussing Bruno, the enigmatic uncle who has been shunned for his prophetic abilities.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the day of Pepa and Félix's wedding, which is disrupted by Bruno's unexpected arrival and his ominous prediction of rain. This event sets the tone for the family's subsequent avoidance of Bruno and his prophecies, which are often seen as burdensome and terrifying. The repetition of the chorus "We don't talk about Bruno" reinforces this sentiment, creating a catchy and memorable hook.
The bridge of the song delves deeper into Bruno's prophecies, highlighting their often-negative impact on the lives of the Madrigal family members. From predicting the death of fish to foretelling unhappy romantic relationships, Bruno's words seem to carry a curse that the family strives to avoid.
However, beneath the fear and avoidance lies a deeper curiosity and longing for understanding. As the song progresses, characters like Mirabel express a desire to know more about Bruno and his prophecies, hinting at a potential reconciliation and acceptance of their enigmatic uncle.
Overall, "We Don't Talk About Bruno" is a testament to Lin-Manuel Miranda's mastery of storytelling through music. The lyrics are both humorous and poignant, capturing the essence of the Madrigal family's dynamic while also offering a deeper exploration of the themes of fear, avoidance, and ultimately, the power of acceptance and understanding.
