A Vontade Que Eu Tenho

In 'A Vontade Que Eu Tenho,' Cavaleiros do Forró delve into the depths of longing and unfulfilled love. The song's lyrics paint a vivid picture of a heart that remains steadfastly devoted to a lost love, unable to move on. The narrator's plea for their beloved to believe in the sincerity of their feelings underscores the emotional turmoil they are experiencing. The imagery of a heart that 'still guards your place' and 'cannot get used to' the absence of their loved one highlights the profound impact of this separation.

The song employs rich metaphors to convey the intensity of the narrator's desire to reunite with their love. The idea of 'crossing the seven seas' and finding an island where no one can find them speaks to a deep yearning for an escape from reality, a place where they can love freely and without interruption. Similarly, the notion of taking a ride on a 'flying saucer' to Mars to enjoy their love in peace adds a fantastical element, emphasizing the lengths to which the narrator is willing to go to rekindle their romance.

Cavaleiros do Forró's musical style, characterized by its emotive melodies and heartfelt lyrics, enhances the song's themes of love and longing. The repetition of the lines 'If I loved you, it wasn't a lie' and 'If I gave myself, it was for love' reinforces the narrator's sincerity and the depth of their emotional pain. The song's conclusion, with a plea for the beloved to 'come save my heart,' encapsulates the desperation and hope that permeate the entire piece. This song is a poignant exploration of the enduring power of love and the lengths one will go to in order to reclaim it.