Onde Estava Você

Fernando Daher's song "Onde Estava Você" delves into the profound emotions of longing and the eventual discovery of a pure and transformative love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who has spent a significant amount of time searching for a love that could make sense of their dreams and illusions. This search is not just physical but also emotional, as the protagonist looks for someone who can understand them deeply, even in silence.

The repeated question, "Onde estava você esse tempo todo?" (Where were you all this time?), underscores the sense of yearning and the feeling of having missed out on something essential. The protagonist's journey is marked by a sense of being lost and needing someone who can listen and understand without words. This silent communication is beautifully captured in the line, "Com seus olhos mudos me dizendo tudo o que eu queria ouvir" (With your silent eyes telling me everything I wanted to hear).

As the song progresses, the discovery of this love brings a profound transformation. The protagonist realizes that such a pure love can exist, and just seeing the beloved makes the world a better place. The imagery of the beloved's eyes, described as "cor do céu em noite repleta de estrelas" (the color of the sky on a starry night), invites the protagonist to believe in a better future. This love gives life meaning and makes everything seem possible. The song concludes with the poignant reflection on where this love has been hiding, suggesting that it was always there, waiting to be discovered in the most unexpected places, like a piece of paper with scribbled poems and future plans.