Tesoura do Desejo

In 'Tesoura do Desejo,' Alceu Valença crafts a vivid narrative set against the backdrop of a bar in Leblon, a well-known neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro. The song opens with the protagonist observing a woman dressed in black crossing the street, a scene that immediately sets a tone of anticipation and tension. The protagonist is waiting for her, filled with a mix of excitement and fear, hinting at a complex relationship between the two. The setting of a bar in Leblon adds a layer of urban sophistication and perhaps a touch of melancholy to the scene.

As the woman approaches, the protagonist's fear intensifies, not just of the encounter but of the emotions it will stir. The lyrics suggest a history between them, one that involves dreams and nightmares, love and disappointment. The fear of rekindling an old dream only for it to turn into a nightmare again is palpable. This emotional turmoil is a central theme, reflecting the complexities of human relationships and the scars they leave behind.

The dialogue towards the end of the song adds another layer of meaning. The woman's response to the protagonist's questions reveals a desire for change, symbolized by her cutting her hair with the 'scissors of desire.' This act of cutting her hair represents a deeper, more profound change, a desire to break free from the past and transform herself. The 'scissors of desire' metaphorically cut through the old, making way for the new, highlighting themes of transformation, fear, and the inevitability of change in life and relationships.