Quando o Dia Aquece Sementes Mortas (a Amarga História do Rei do Nada)

Dance Of Days' song "Quando o Dia Aquece Sementes Mortas (a Amarga História do Rei do Nada)" delves into the sorrowful narrative of a fallen king, metaphorically representing a person who once held power or significance but has been reduced to nothingness. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a life filled with misery and abandonment, where the protagonist is left to fend for himself in a desolate castle, symbolizing isolation and despair. The imagery of being chained and chasing fireflies and words with double edges suggests a futile pursuit of fleeting hopes and deceptive promises.

The song's chorus highlights the protagonist's desperate longing for attention and validation, even if it means facing the gallows. The lines "Para conquistar a existência / De tua atenção quando ao ar / chutar esses ossos" reflect a desire to be noticed, even in death. The applause from others, despite the protagonist's suffering, underscores the cruel irony of seeking approval from those who remain indifferent to his plight.

Throughout the song, themes of betrayal and abandonment are prevalent. The protagonist laments how those who once loved and protected him have left him to suffer alone. The repeated phrase "Quem me ama me abandonou" emphasizes the deep sense of loss and betrayal. The imagery of disease entering his room and the indifference of others as he falls into an endless abyss further accentuates his despair. The song also touches on the futility of seeking comfort in words, which are likened to the tongue of a serpent, and the envy that leads to ruin.

In the final verses, the protagonist reflects on his past mistakes and the realization that forgetting is not the end. The lines "A mim foi erro não pensar que / esquecer fosse o fim" suggest a painful acknowledgment of his errors and the consequences that follow. The song concludes with a powerful image of the protagonist as the "King of Nothing," whose legacy is marked by suffering and insignificance, with no name to be remembered or honored.