Traumas

Edson Gomes' song 'Traumas' delves deep into the societal issues plaguing modern youth and the nation as a whole. The opening lines poignantly highlight the absence of love as a foundational element in the nation's structure. Gomes uses the metaphor of a missing stone in a building's foundation to illustrate how the lack of genuine love has led to a fragile and unstable society. This love, which should be the cornerstone of unity and family, is instead depicted as a surplus, unused and unappreciated in the construction of societal values.

The song then shifts focus to the consequences of this foundational void. Gomes paints a grim picture of a generation lost to the allure of sex, drugs, fame, and money. These elements, often glorified in media and music, are portrayed as the main topics of conversation and news, overshadowing the essential values that should bind families and communities together. The repetition of 'sexo e drogas, fama e dinheiro' underscores the pervasive and destructive nature of these distractions.

Gomes further laments the state of the youth, describing them as 'mal dirigida' and 'mal concebida,' indicating a lack of proper guidance and nurturing. Despite the presence of police protection, the song emphasizes that violence remains a constant threat, highlighting the ineffectiveness of superficial measures in addressing deeper societal issues. The recurring theme of a fragmented family unit serves as a powerful reminder of the song's central message: without love and proper guidance, society cannot hope to overcome its traumas and achieve true unity and peace.