Final

Fausto Bordalo Dias' song 'Final' is a powerful anthem of resilience and defiance. The lyrics convey a journey of over a thousand leagues, symbolizing a long and arduous path filled with challenges and learning experiences. The line 'Mais de mil léguas eu andei' (More than a thousand leagues I walked) sets the tone for a narrative of perseverance. The mention of 'quem nos rouba tem forma de balão à frente' (those who rob us have the shape of a balloon in front) suggests an adversary that appears formidable but is ultimately fragile, as the singer holds a pin in his hand, ready to burst the illusion of power.

The song's chorus, 'Vou dar uma volta a isto, vou / Que a força nunca se esgotou' (I will turn this around, I will / Because the strength never ran out), emphasizes an unyielding spirit. Despite the losses and the 'raiva surda para estoirar' (silent rage ready to explode), the protagonist finds strength in adversity. The act of kicking the plate and shoe ('Vou dar um pontapé para isto acabar') symbolizes a decisive break from subjugation and a refusal to continue enduring indignities.

Fausto Bordalo Dias, known for his poetic and socially conscious lyrics, uses 'Final' to inspire a sense of empowerment and continuous struggle. The closing line, 'E se mil anos eu vivesse, mil anos havia de lutar' (And if I lived a thousand years, I would fight for a thousand years), encapsulates the enduring fight against oppression and the relentless pursuit of justice. The song resonates with themes of resistance, the fight for dignity, and the belief in one's inner strength to overcome any obstacle.