Deslises

Fábio Jr.'s song 'Deslizes' delves into the intricate and often painful dynamics of a tumultuous relationship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a love that is both consuming and fraught with betrayal. The narrator is deeply entangled in a relationship where he feels used and undervalued, yet he cannot bring himself to let go. This paradox is evident from the very beginning, where he questions his insistence on wanting someone who treats him poorly. The line 'Se ao teu lado sei tão pouco de você, é pelos outros que eu sei quem você é' highlights the emotional distance and lack of genuine connection between the two, as he learns more about his partner through others rather than through direct interaction.

The song also explores themes of jealousy and self-deception. The narrator is aware of his partner's infidelities and whereabouts, yet he chooses to mask his jealousy and remain silent, believing that this will eventually bring his partner closer to him. This is poignantly expressed in the lines 'Pois aprendi que o meu silencio vale mais, e desse jeito eu vou trazer você pra mim.' The silence becomes a tool for him to maintain the relationship, even if it means compromising his own feelings and desires. The embrace he receives from his partner serves as a temporary balm for his long-standing desire, but it is clear that this is a form of self-deception, as he closes his eyes to his partner's actions and convinces himself that they are friends.

The chorus reveals the mutual complicity and shared guilt in their relationship. Both are aware of their roles in this dysfunctional dance, where right and wrong blur into insignificance when they are together. The line 'Só o amor por encanto aconteceu' suggests that their love, despite its flaws, has a magical quality that keeps them bound to each other. The narrator forgives his partner's 'deslizes' or slips, accepting this as their way of living. However, the final lines reveal the depth of his struggle, as he admits that while his partner resolves their crises in the arms of others, he cannot forget them even when he is with someone else. This poignant admission underscores the enduring pain and complexity of their relationship, where love and betrayal coexist in a delicate balance.