We Don't Talk About Bruno's Real Meaning Makes Encanto More Devastating
The real meaning behind «We Don't Talk About Bruno» shows Disney's Encanto in a much more devastating light. The breakout song from the 2021 animated musical illuminates a theme from Encanto that deals with estranged family members. Nevertheless, «We Don't Talk About Bruno» has sparked conversations on touchy subjects while remaining a commercial smash for The Walt Disney Company.
The infectious song «We Don't Talk About Bruno» has proven that Disney is still making memorable soundtracks with Encanto. «We Don't Talk About Bruno» is a catchy song that illustrates how the Madrigal family finds their mysterious uncle to be a disaster. The song delves into the Colombian family's impulse to blame Bruno for anything that goes wrong, claiming it is the fault of his mystical power. Encanto's enchanted Madrigal family chose to ignore the conversation of where Bruno went, who has seemingly disappeared and left his room in ruins. The Madrigals continue to be silent and do not discuss the absent family member until it is revealed that he has secretly been hidden within their home the whole time.
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While «We Don't Talk About Bruno» seems light-hearted, Encanto is made more devastating because of the underlying true meaning of the song. Thanks to the songwriting of Lin-Manuel Miranda, the rhythmic Encanto track allowed for a deeper look into the topic of neurodiversity. What makes this taboo subject so heartbreaking is not because of who Bruno is, but for the unjust way in which the family viewed his actions and behaviors. On the surface level, the song's title shows the fear of discussing uncomfortable aspects of neurodivergent behaviors, seen with
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