O Amor Que Antes De Ser Já Era

Falcão's song "O Amor Que Antes De Ser Já Era" is a poignant exploration of nostalgia and unrequited love, wrapped in a humorous and somewhat absurd narrative. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a past life in a small community, where the protagonist reminisces about a girl who lived nearby. The detailed description of the girl's physical attributes, ranging from contradictory terms like 'gordinha' (chubby) and 'magrinha' (skinny), 'loirinha' (blonde) and 'moreninha' (brunette), 'bonitinha' (pretty) and 'feinha' (ugly), highlights the confusion and complexity of young love and attraction. Despite the protagonist's feelings, the girl did not reciprocate, adding a layer of melancholy to the narrative.

The song also delves into the interconnectedness of small-town life, where everyone seems to be linked through a web of relationships. The mention of the protagonist's father having a relative who was friends with a soldier living across from a councilman’s house adds a touch of humor and absurdity, emphasizing the tight-knit and sometimes convoluted nature of such communities. This interconnectedness, however, does not help the protagonist in winning the girl's affection, underscoring the futility of his efforts.

As the song progresses, the protagonist reflects on his departure from the town and the girl becoming a distant memory, symbolized by the metaphor of a 'ponto preto posto por uma mosca' (a black dot placed by a fly) in his thoughts. This imagery conveys the insignificance and fading nature of the memory. The repetitive line about counting donkeys on the road to forget her further emphasizes the mundane and almost comical attempts to move on from unrequited love. Falcão's unique blend of humor, nostalgia, and melancholy creates a relatable and touching narrative that resonates with anyone who has experienced the pangs of unreturned affection.