Pelo Cansaço

In 'Pelo Cansaço,' Fátima Guedes delves into the nuanced and often overlooked pain of indifference in a relationship. The song's lyrics poignantly describe a situation where the speaker's partner no longer cares enough to even argue or fight for the relationship. This lack of effort and gradual withdrawal is depicted as more painful than outright rejection. The phrase 'Deixando que eu vá embora aos poucos' (Letting me go little by little) encapsulates the slow, agonizing process of emotional detachment, highlighting the passive yet deeply hurtful nature of indifference.

Guedes contrasts this indifference with the true essence of love, which she argues is not just about despair or renunciation. The line 'Você sabe que o amor não é só desesperança' (You know that love is not just hopelessness) suggests that love should involve effort, passion, and a willingness to fight for the relationship. The speaker's realization that 'Infelicidade cansa' (Unhappiness tires) underscores the emotional exhaustion that comes from being in a one-sided relationship where only one person is invested.

The song's title, 'Pelo Cansaço' (By Exhaustion), is a fitting metaphor for the emotional weariness that leads the speaker to finally give up. The final lines, 'Então pelo cansaço você consegue que eu fique assim tão entregue e leve o teu desprezo de lembrança' (So by exhaustion, you manage to make me so surrendered and take your disdain as a memory), capture the ultimate resignation and acceptance of the partner's indifference. This poignant ending leaves the listener with a sense of melancholy and reflection on the quiet, yet profound, impact of emotional neglect.