Cidade Nua

Fagner's song 'Cidade Nua' paints a vivid picture of a man wandering aimlessly through a desolate city, searching for a lost love. The lyrics evoke a sense of loneliness and despair as he looks into the faces of strangers, hoping to find a connection that might lead him back to his beloved. The imagery of 'tears in the street' and 'boys on a dark path with no future' underscores the bleakness of his surroundings and his emotional state. This journey through the 'naked city' is not just a physical one but also a metaphorical exploration of his inner turmoil and longing.

The song also touches on broader themes of environmental degradation and societal decay. Lines like 'the gold of these forests will end,' 'the shine of the waterfalls,' and 'the green of this sea' being lost highlight a world in decline. This environmental imagery serves as a backdrop to his personal loss, suggesting that his heartbreak is part of a larger narrative of destruction and loss. The 'fire in the forest' and 'ashes in the moonlight' symbolize the irreversible changes and the end of something beautiful, both in nature and in his relationship.

Despite the overwhelming sense of loss, there is a glimmer of hope and a plea for reconciliation. The protagonist's thoughts 'fly across the world and return to our love,' indicating that his feelings are still strong and persistent. He yearns for a 'good news' and expresses a desperate need for his lover to return quickly, emphasizing his enduring passion and hope for a better future. This blend of personal and environmental despair, coupled with a lingering hope for renewal, makes 'Cidade Nua' a poignant reflection on love, loss, and the passage of time.