Doidice

Djavan's song 'Doidice' delves into the tumultuous and often irrational nature of love and longing. The title itself, which translates to 'Madness' in English, sets the tone for a narrative that explores the emotional highs and lows experienced when one is deeply infatuated. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of natural phenomena like a whirlwind or a drought, symbolizing the uncontrollable and sometimes destructive force of love. The singer expresses that the worst part of these tumultuous experiences is not being able to see the beloved, highlighting the central theme of longing and absence.

The song further explores the idea of addiction and dependency through metaphors like 'aflora vícios' (vices bloom) and 'claras manhãs' (clear mornings). These lines suggest that even the most beautiful or addictive experiences lose their meaning without the presence of the loved one. The singer's world seems to revolve around the beloved's kiss, indicating a deep emotional dependency. The recurring theme of natural elements like heat and fear ('Cio chegando, Calor explodindo, Temores rondando o ar') adds to the sense of urgency and intensity in the singer's emotions.

In the latter part of the song, Djavan introduces a sense of confusion and self-doubt. The singer questions whether they have fallen in love or gone mad, indicating the blurred lines between passion and insanity. The realization that the beloved's presence has become essential to their existence ('Depois que eu descobri que há você, Nunca mais existi') underscores the transformative and consuming nature of love. The Spanish lines 'Cuanto más me olvidas te amo mas' (The more you forget me, the more I love you) and 'Estrella, sin tu amor, No sé, no sé, no sé, no sé' (Star, without your love, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know) add an extra layer of desperation and longing, emphasizing the universal and cross-cultural nature of these emotions.