Você Não Ouviu

Chico Buarque's song "Você Não Ouviu" delves into the complexities of a one-sided relationship marked by unrequited love and emotional dependence. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a narrator who continuously offers love and care, symbolized by bringing samba, roses, and sweets, only to be met with indifference. The repeated phrase "Você não ouviu" ("You didn't hear") underscores the frustration and sadness of being ignored and unappreciated. The roses wilting and the sweetness ending serve as metaphors for the fading affection and the end of the narrator's patience and hope.

The song also touches on themes of financial dependence and manipulation. The narrator describes how the other person, despite their aloofness and disregard, returns at the end of the month when money is tight, seeking help. This cyclical pattern of neglect followed by a desperate plea for assistance highlights a toxic dynamic where the narrator is taken for granted and only valued for their material support. The line "No fim do mês, quando o dinheiro aperta, você corre esperta e vem pedir ajuda" ("At the end of the month, when money is tight, you run smartly and come asking for help") encapsulates this exploitative relationship.

Buarque's lyrics also explore the fleeting nature of charm and beauty. The person dismisses the narrator's offerings as fragile and unoriginal, yet their own allure is temporary. The song suggests that once their charm fades and they face loneliness, they will realize the value of the narrator's love and come back seeking forgiveness. The poignant ending, with the question "ou não?" ("or not?") leaves the resolution open, reflecting the uncertainty and emotional turmoil of the narrator. This song is a powerful commentary on the pain of unreciprocated love and the complexities of human relationships.