Sonho

The song 'Sonho' by Cleber e Cauan is a poignant exploration of longing and lost love, conveyed through the metaphor of a dream. The lyrics begin with a casual greeting, 'Oi tudo bem?!', which sets a familiar and intimate tone. The narrator reveals that they have not seen the person they are addressing for a long time and have decided to visit them in their dream. This dream visit is a metaphor for the deep yearning and emotional connection that persists despite physical separation. The question, 'Será que te assustei?' (Did I scare you?), hints at the unexpected and perhaps unsettling nature of this dream encounter, reflecting the complex emotions involved in revisiting a past relationship.

The song delves into the bittersweet nature of dreams, where the narrator and their lost love can be together without the constraints of reality. The line 'Sabe o que eu gosto em sonhos? É que podemos ser o que quiser' (Do you know what I like about dreams? We can be whatever we want) underscores the freedom and idealization that dreams offer. However, this idealization is fleeting, as the narrator acknowledges the inevitable return to reality, where they are not together. This duality of dreams as both a refuge and a reminder of loss is a central theme in the song.

The narrator's attention to detail, noticing the person's lipstick, clothes, perfume, and smile, highlights the depth of their affection and the vividness of their memories. The repeated refrain, 'Eu já te perdi uma vez, não posso te perder de novo, nem em sonho' (I already lost you once, I can't lose you again, not even in a dream), emphasizes the fear of losing this connection, even in the ephemeral world of dreams. This fear underscores the enduring impact of the lost relationship and the narrator's desire to hold onto any semblance of it, even if only in their dreams.