Então Volta
Bonde do Brasil
A Plea for Reconciliation in 'Então Volta' by Bonde do Brasil
In 'Então Volta,' Bonde do Brasil delivers a heartfelt plea for reconciliation and the rekindling of a lost love. The song's lyrics are a direct and emotional appeal to a former lover, urging them to return and mend the broken relationship. The repetition of the phrase 'Então volta' (So come back) underscores the desperation and longing felt by the speaker, emphasizing how life has become unbearable without their significant other.
The lyrics convey a sense of forgiveness and hope. The speaker promises to wait at the same place, ready to forgive and move past any previous misunderstandings or mistakes. This sentiment is encapsulated in the lines 'Meu amor eu te espero no mesmo lugar / Tô falando sério vou te perdoar' (My love, I wait for you in the same place / I'm serious, I will forgive you). The song suggests that true love is resilient and capable of overcoming lies and hardships, as highlighted by the lines 'Quem ama não mente / Isso eu posso ver / O amor sempre vence / Eu amo você' (Who loves does not lie / This I can see / Love always wins / I love you).
Bonde do Brasil, known for their romantic and emotive style, uses this song to explore themes of love, forgiveness, and the enduring hope for reconciliation. The repeated appeals to return, 'Então volta, por Deus por favor / Então volta, pelo nosso amor' (So come back, for God's sake please / So come back, for our love), add a layer of urgency and sincerity, making it clear that the speaker's feelings are profound and genuine. The song resonates with anyone who has experienced the pain of separation and the deep desire to reunite with a loved one.