Girassóis de Van Gogh

The song 'Girassóis de Van Gogh' by Baco Exu do Blues is a poetic exploration of intense passion and the desire for freedom, both in love and in life. The lyrics open with a metaphorical statement about wanting to 'engravidar' (impregnate) every night just to see the sun rise. This line suggests a deep yearning to create something beautiful and new, akin to the birth of a day, with the person he loves. It's a powerful image that captures the essence of wanting to experience the beauty of life and love repeatedly.

The song continues to describe a relationship that is both alluring and potentially destructive, as indicated by the lines about the partner having 'a cara de quem vai foder minha vida' (a face that looks like it will mess up my life). The repetition of 'caminho sem saída' (no way out) emphasizes the inescapable nature of the attraction, suggesting a surrender to the inevitable pull of this intense connection. Despite the potential for chaos, the protagonist is drawn in, unable to resist the allure.

The chorus brings in a cultural reference to the 'girassóis de Van Gogh' (sunflowers of Van Gogh), which symbolizes freedom and beauty. The comparison to Van Gogh's sunflowers, which are wild and untamed yet stunningly beautiful, reflects the song's theme of embracing the wildness of life and love. The mention of being 'Pelados no bairro como se fosse Woodstock' (naked in the neighborhood as if it were Woodstock) further reinforces the theme of liberation and the desire to live freely, unbound by societal norms, much like the free-spirited atmosphere of the historic Woodstock festival.