Temporal

Carne Doce's song 'Temporal' is a poetic exploration of transformation and renewal through the metaphor of a storm. The lyrics suggest that the impending storm ('temporal') will cleanse and liberate, washing away the old and making way for a new beginning. This idea is encapsulated in the lines 'Amanhã quando vier o temporal / Vai nos livrar do mal,' which translate to 'Tomorrow when the storm comes / It will free us from evil.' The storm is portrayed as a force of nature that will sweep away the past, allowing for a fresh start.

The imagery of being 'arrastados pelas ondas no curral' (dragged by the waves in the corral) and 'teremos litoral' (we will have a coastline) evokes a sense of being carried away by the natural elements to a new, uncharted territory. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for personal or collective transformation, where the chaos of the storm leads to a newfound sense of freedom and possibility. The mention of 'sereios radioativos' (radioactive mermaids) reigning and organizing the sea adds a surreal, almost apocalyptic layer to the narrative, suggesting that even in the aftermath of destruction, there is a potential for new forms of life and order to emerge.

The song also touches on themes of memory and preservation. The lines 'Toda criatura que não der para salvar / Tudo o que alguém lembrar / Vamos botar numa cantiga, viva a vida' (Every creature that cannot be saved / Everything someone remembers / We will put in a song, long live life) highlight the importance of remembering and honoring what is lost. By immortalizing these memories in song, the band suggests that even in the face of inevitable change and loss, there is a way to celebrate and preserve the essence of life. The final line, 'Todo o som e cor e cheiro e gosto e todo ser que desaparecer amanhã' (Every sound and color and smell and taste and every being that disappears tomorrow), serves as a poignant reminder of the transient nature of existence and the beauty that lies in its fleeting moments.