Pensando Em Você

Amado Batista's song 'Pensando Em Você' is a poignant exploration of longing and the emotional turmoil that comes with being separated from a loved one. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who is physically distant but emotionally tethered to someone they deeply care about. The song begins with the artist reflecting on how thoughts of their loved one suddenly invade their mind, prompting them to create a song as an expression of their feelings. This immediate connection sets the tone for the rest of the song, emphasizing the depth of their emotional bond.

The recurring plea, 'Olha,' which translates to 'Look' or 'Listen,' serves as a direct appeal to the loved one, urging them to understand the singer's feelings. The artist describes the quiet night and the overwhelming sense of sadness that accompanies their thoughts of the loved one. The imagery of 'romper da aurora' (the breaking of dawn) symbolizes a new beginning, yet it is tinged with the sorrow of absence. The singer's request for the loved one not to forget them highlights the fear of being forgotten and the desperation to maintain the connection despite the physical distance.

The song also delves into the internal conflict of the singer, who questions whether the distance is worth it when the person they love is so far away. The mention of being 'trancado neste quarto de hotel' (locked in this hotel room) underscores the isolation and loneliness felt by the singer. Despite the frequent travels and the challenges posed by distance, the singer's love remains unwavering, described as 'eterno' (eternal) and unbreakable even by 'um inferno' (hell). This powerful declaration of enduring love, coupled with the repeated pleas not to be forgotten, encapsulates the essence of the song: a heartfelt cry for connection and the hope that love can transcend physical separation.