Ela Disse-Me Assim (Vá Embora)

Adriana Calcanhotto's song "Ela Disse-Me Assim (Vá Embora)" delves into the complexities of forbidden love and the subsequent regret that follows impulsive actions. The lyrics tell the story of a clandestine affair where the woman, aware of the potential consequences, urges her lover to leave to avoid being caught by her significant other. Despite her warnings, the lover succumbs to passion, leading to a moment of intimacy that ultimately results in their discovery.

The narrative is rich with emotional tension and moral conflict. The woman's plea, "Tenha pena de mim. Vá embora!" ("Have pity on me. Go away!") highlights her awareness of the impending danger and her desire to protect both herself and her lover. However, the lover's inability to resist the temptation, as expressed in the line "Mas, aos beijos, caí em seus braços" ("But, with kisses, I fell into her arms"), underscores the powerful pull of desire that overrides rational thought.

The aftermath of their actions is marked by remorse and suffering. The discovery of their affair by the woman's partner brings about a sense of guilt and regret, as the lover reflects on the consequences of their actions. The lines "E o remorso está me torturando / Por ter feito a loucura que fiz" ("And the remorse is torturing me / For having done the madness I did") capture the torment of realizing that a moment of pleasure has led to significant emotional pain for the woman he loves. This song poignantly explores themes of temptation, consequence, and the emotional turmoil that follows impulsive decisions in the realm of love.