Tuyo

“Tuyo” (Yours) is a song by Brazilian singer-songwriter Rodrigo Amarante, written and composed for the Netflix original series Narcos. It is a bolero that is sung from the perspective of Pablo Escobar’s mother. The song is about her love for her son, and her fears for his future.

The song’s lyrics are both beautiful and haunting. Amarante uses imagery of fire and water to describe Escobar’s dual nature as both a provider and a criminal. He also sings about Escobar’s mother’s regrets and her hopes for his redemption.

“Tuyo” is a classic example of a bolero, and it is…