Abandonado

The song 'Abandonado' by Exaltasamba, a renowned Brazilian pagode group, delves into the emotional turmoil of feeling abandoned and the struggle to move on from a passionate but possibly toxic relationship. The lyrics express a deep sense of longing and an inability to forget a former lover, highlighting the complexity of human emotions when it comes to love and attachment.

The protagonist of the song feels 'abandoned' when away from their love interest and 'unprepared' for the intense emotions that arise in their presence. The recurring theme of being unable to control one's feelings ('O que posso fazer?') suggests a vulnerability and a sense of helplessness in the face of love. The mention of 'carinho gostoso, amor venenoso' (delicious affection, poisonous love) captures the duality of the relationship—while it brings pleasure, it also harbors a harmful aspect that the singer seems to acknowledge yet cannot resist.

The chorus, with its plea to 'make love without an end in sight,' even if just for one night, underscores the singer's desperation and the desire to be with the person despite knowing the potential consequences ('Tô ligado, sei que vou sofrer' - I'm aware, I know I will suffer). This internal conflict between the head and the heart is a common theme in love songs, reflecting the universal human experience of being torn between logic and emotion in matters of the heart.