És Quem Eu Quero

The song 'És Quem Eu Quero' by 4Taste delves into the complexities of unspoken love and the emotional turmoil that comes with it. The lyrics express a deep sense of confusion and frustration when the protagonist is forced to live in a state of illusion, pretending that everything is fine when it clearly isn't. This is evident in lines like 'Faz-me uma confusão / Viver a Ilusão / Quando dizes que está tudo bem,' which translate to 'It confuses me / Living the illusion / When you say everything is fine.' The protagonist feels a void, a longing that is not being fulfilled, symbolized by the metaphor of the color pink fading away more than it appears.

The chorus is a heartfelt plea for honesty and closeness. The repeated lines 'Não te escondas, não estejas a fugir / Sabes bem que és quem eu quero,' meaning 'Don't hide, don't run away / You know well that you are who I want,' emphasize the protagonist's desire for the other person to stop avoiding the truth and acknowledge their mutual feelings. This plea is not just for emotional honesty but also for physical presence, as the protagonist cannot bear to say 'It's all fine' if the other person is not there with them.

The song also touches on the pain of idealization and the subsequent disappointment when reality doesn't match up. The lines 'Por idealizar / Passo o tempo a chorar / O nosso pôr do sol perdeu a cor,' which mean 'By idealizing / I spend my time crying / Our sunset lost its color,' capture the essence of this emotional struggle. The protagonist is caught in a cycle of longing and sorrow, unable to move forward without the warmth and presence of the person they desire. The song is a poignant exploration of the complexities of love, longing, and the need for genuine connection.