Segundos

Adriana Calcanhotto's song 'Segundos' delves into the emotional turmoil and longing that accompanies unrequited love or a love that is just out of reach. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a heart and body that are caught in a repetitive cycle, symbolized by the circular motion of following someone's trace. This imagery suggests a sense of being trapped in a loop, unable to move forward or break free from the emotional hold of the person they desire.

The repetition of 'meu coração e meus passos' (my heart and my steps) emphasizes the unity of emotional and physical pursuit, indicating that the longing is all-consuming. The mention of 'meus pés e meu peito' (my feet and my chest) further reinforces this idea, showing that every part of the narrator is involved in this relentless chase. The line 'no meu pulso direito bate o seu atraso' (in my right wrist beats your delay) introduces a poignant metaphor, where the delay or absence of the loved one is felt as a physical sensation, almost like a heartbeat. This suggests that the wait for the loved one is not just a mental or emotional experience but a deeply physical one as well.

The song culminates in a plea, 'Será que você, meu bem, será que você não vem?' (Will you, my dear, will you not come?). This question encapsulates the essence of the song—an earnest hope and a desperate need for the loved one to finally arrive and end the cycle of waiting. Calcanhotto's lyrical style, characterized by its simplicity and emotional depth, allows listeners to feel the raw vulnerability and yearning that defines the human experience of love and longing.