Sanfona Sentida

Dominguinhos' song 'Sanfona Sentida' is a poignant exploration of love, sorrow, and the healing power of music. The lyrics invite a lover to sing, suggesting that music can be a balm for the soul. The opening lines, 'Vem amor, vem cantar / Pois meus olhos / Ficam querendo chorar,' set a tone of longing and emotional vulnerability. The singer's eyes are on the verge of tears, indicating a deep-seated sadness that he hopes to alleviate through the act of singing together.

The song emphasizes the importance of love over sorrow with the lines, 'Deixe a mágoa pra depois / O amor é mais importante a dois.' Here, Dominguinhos suggests that love shared between two people is more significant than any individual pain or regret. This sentiment is further underscored by the recurring imagery of the 'sanfona sentida' (the sorrowful accordion), which serves as a metaphor for the singer's heart. The accordion's mournful sound mirrors the singer's emotional state, creating a powerful connection between music and emotion.

As the song progresses, the accordion's lament becomes a central theme. 'Chora sanfona sentida / Em meu peito gemendo / Vai machucando / E o meu peito de amor vai morrendo' illustrates how the music both expresses and exacerbates the singer's pain. Yet, paradoxically, the act of playing and listening to the accordion also brings a form of catharsis. The final lines, 'Quanto mais chora / Me entrego todinho ao amor / E teu gemido disfarça / Em m´alma essa dor,' reveal that the music, despite its sorrowful tone, helps the singer to fully surrender to love, masking the pain in his soul. This duality of music as both a source of pain and a means of healing is a central theme in 'Sanfona Sentida.'