Skeci Um Amor (feat. Fattú Djakité)

“Skeci Um Amor” by Alberto Koenig, featuring Fattú Djakité, is a poignant exploration of the lingering pain and difficulty of moving on from a past love. The song, sung in Cape Verdean Creole, delves into the emotional turmoil of someone who is haunted by memories of a former lover. The lyrics express a deep sense of longing and the struggle to forget a love that once was, highlighting the universal experience of heartache and the challenge of letting go.

The repeated lines, “N ta pensa na bo tudu santu dia” (I think about you every single day) and “N ta sunha ku bo kuazi tudu noti” (I dream about you almost every night), emphasize the omnipresence of the lost love in the narrator’s thoughts and dreams. This constant remembrance underscores the difficulty of moving on, as the past relationship continues to dominate their emotional landscape. The phrase “K'é más difísil ki skese un amor” (It’s harder to forget a love) encapsulates the central theme of the song, portraying the struggle of erasing someone who has left a significant impact on one’s life.

The song also touches on the physical and sensory memories that make forgetting even more challenging. The lines “N ta sunha ku bo, u' ta da-m beju na bóka” (I dream of you, you give me a kiss on the mouth) and “Óki N fitxa odju pa N disfruta, N ta korda” (When I open my eyes to enjoy, I wake up) illustrate how vivid and tangible these memories are, making the process of moving on even more painful. The recurring “Ai ai” in the chorus adds a layer of raw emotion, conveying the deep sorrow and frustration of the narrator.

Alberto Koenig’s collaboration with Fattú Djakité brings a soulful and heartfelt dimension to the song, blending their voices to create a powerful expression of love and loss. The musical style, rooted in Cape Verdean traditions, adds a cultural depth to the song, making it resonate with listeners who have experienced similar feelings of unrequited love and the difficulty of forgetting.