Tédio

Biquini Cavadão's song 'Tédio' delves into the suffocating experience of boredom and the sense of stagnation it brings. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of days where time seems to stand still, and the protagonist is trapped in a cycle of monotony. The opening lines describe a scenario familiar to many: staying in pajamas all day, feeling unmotivated, and preferring the comfort of bed over facing the world. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, where the protagonist's struggle with boredom becomes increasingly palpable.

The chorus emphasizes the protagonist's frustration with the lack of stimulation and the feeling of being stuck. The repetition of the word 'tédio' (boredom) underscores the intensity of this emotion. The lyrics 'Sentado no meu quarto, o tempo voa, lá fora a vida passa, e eu aqui à toa' (Sitting in my room, time flies, outside life goes on, and I'm here doing nothing) highlight the contrast between the protagonist's stagnant state and the bustling world outside. This dichotomy amplifies the sense of isolation and helplessness that boredom can induce.

As the song progresses, the protagonist's desperation becomes more evident. The lines 'Já tive esse problema, sei que o tédio é sempre assim, se tudo piorar, não sei do que sou capaz' (I've had this problem before, I know boredom is always like this, if things get worse, I don't know what I'm capable of) suggest a deeper, more troubling aspect of boredom. It hints at the potential for destructive behavior as a means of escaping the monotony. The song concludes with a dramatic declaration of the protagonist's breaking point, 'Um dia eu fico cego, me atiro deste prédio' (One day I'll go blind, I'll throw myself off this building), illustrating the extreme lengths to which boredom can drive a person.