Resposta Ao Tempo

Aldir Blanc's song 'Resposta Ao Tempo' is a poignant reflection on the passage of time and its impact on human emotions and experiences. The lyrics personify time as a visitor knocking on the door, a force that the singer grapples with, both in terms of understanding and coping. The opening lines set the tone for this struggle, as the singer admits to drinking a little to find the courage to confront time, only to be met with silence and mockery. This interaction highlights the singer's vulnerability and the relentless, indifferent nature of time, which continues to move forward regardless of human suffering.

The song delves deeper into the theme of lost love and the inevitability of change. The imagery of a summer day and the wind evokes a sense of nostalgia, as the singer recalls a past love that has been swept away by time. The personification of time laughing at the singer's inability to hold onto love underscores the transient nature of human relationships. The singer acknowledges a shared trait with time: both are unable to stay in one place, symbolizing the constant flux of life and emotions.

In a defiant response, the singer claims a form of victory over time by asserting their ability to awaken passions and love deeply, even if it means experiencing heartbreak. This defiance is rooted in the belief that while time may erase paths and end loves in darkness, the singer's capacity to love and feel intensely is something time envies and cannot replicate. The song concludes with a powerful metaphor, describing time as an eternal child that never matures, while the singer possesses the ability to grow and be remembered. This final assertion emphasizes the singer's belief in the enduring power of human emotion and memory, outlasting even the relentless march of time.