Maré literally translates to "tide". It's a simple yet powerful word that carries significant metaphorical weight in this song.
In the lyrics, the phrase "Não se entregue e não deixe a maré te levar" (Don't give in and don't let the tide carry you away) uses "maré" to represent the overwhelming forces of life, routine, and disappointment that can pull someone away from their dreams and happiness. It's a call to resist being swept away by circumstances and to maintain control over one's own path.
Feel stuck in the same old routine? "Maré" paints that picture with two everyday characters: she drags herself home after work, he reaches for a drink to numb regret. Both stare at lives that look nothing like the dreams they once had. Yet, just like the ocean tide that keeps rolling in, change is always on the horizon. The chorus delivers the song’s rallying cry: “Não se entregue, só não deixe a maré te levar” – don’t surrender, don’t let the tide sweep you away.
NX Zero turns a story of frustration into a call for resilience. Life will shuffle the cards without warning, but growth comes from learning to ride those unpredictable waves instead of being pulled under. Whether you feel trapped by routine or haunted by missed chances, this song reminds you that the tide can carry you forward if you decide to keep swimming.