Recuar

Anselmo Ralph's song 'Recuar' delves into the complexities of a deteriorating relationship, capturing the emotional turmoil and longing for reconciliation. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a couple whose love has soured, leading to constant arguments and a breakdown in communication. The phrase 'nenhum de nós pode ver o amor azedar assim' (none of us can see love sour like this) sets the tone for the song, highlighting the mutual recognition of their love's decline. The couple's pride prevents them from seeking forgiveness, and their conversations have become so strained that they seem to speak different languages, akin to 'cão e gato' (dog and cat).

The chorus of the song is a heartfelt plea to 'recuar no tempo' (rewind time) to when their love was pure and untainted by pain. This nostalgic yearning underscores the desire to return to a happier, more harmonious period in their relationship. The repetition of 'vamos recuar no tempo' (let's rewind time) emphasizes the desperation to salvage their love before it reaches an irreversible end. The lyrics also touch on the futility of their arguments, often over trivial matters that could be resolved through simple conversation, yet they choose to escalate the conflict instead.

In the latter part of the song, Anselmo Ralph reflects on the shattered dreams and broken promises that once held their relationship together. The repeated lines 'Miúda, eu pensei que tu haverias de ser minha pra sempre baby' (Girl, I thought you would be mine forever, baby) convey a deep sense of regret and disbelief at how things have fallen apart. This introspective moment reveals the vulnerability and sorrow of realizing that the love they once believed to be eternal has come to an unexpected and painful end. Through 'Recuar,' Anselmo Ralph captures the universal struggle of trying to mend a fractured relationship and the bittersweet hope of rekindling lost love.