Tsunami is Bunbury’s clever reminder that the quietest ripple can grow into a life-changing wave. At first glance, the lyrics talk about limiting oneself, yet this self-restraint is exactly what sets the singer free. By stepping away from the pressure of “grandeur” and soaking in nature’s simple “hierbas,” he finds clarity. The less attention the outside world pays, the more room he has to surprise everyone, overturning predictions just like a slow-motion tsunami that nobody saw coming.
Bunbury also toys with the idea of fate. Flipping coins, peering into a “probably hostile” future, he shows that life is a gamble—small, seemingly unconnected moments can flip the whole story on its head. As time marches on, the doubters lower theirs, but the singer keeps building momentum beneath the surface. The message? Don’t underestimate quiet persistence; pressure may bow heads, yet it also primes the wave that will one day rise spectacularly high.