O Pior é Esperar

Fernando Mendes' song 'O Pior é Esperar' delves deep into the emotional turmoil of longing and the pain of separation. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person grappling with the overwhelming sadness of being apart from a loved one. The opening lines, 'Um pedido de vez, um sorriso outra vez / Para não chorar,' suggest a desperate attempt to find solace and maintain composure despite the heartache. The juxtaposition of a 'voz tão segura' and 'uma lágrima pura' highlights the internal conflict between trying to stay strong and the inevitable release of tears.

As the song progresses, the narrator's struggle becomes more palpable. The lines 'O meu pranto vai ceder / Já não posso mais conter' convey a sense of surrender to the immense pain that can no longer be held back. This emotional release is a testament to the depth of the narrator's feelings and the intensity of their sorrow. The phrase 'É tão imensa a dor que eu sinto / Eu tenho que chorar' underscores the necessity of expressing this pain, as it becomes too overwhelming to keep inside.

The chorus brings the central theme of the song into sharp focus: the unbearable nature of waiting. 'E esta saudade no meu peito / Não vou suportar' speaks to the crushing weight of longing and the difficulty of enduring such emotional strain. The plea to 'o grande homem' to bring the loved one back emphasizes the desperation and helplessness felt by the narrator. The final lines, 'A distância não é nada / O pior é esperar,' encapsulate the essence of the song, suggesting that while physical distance is challenging, the true agony lies in the uncertainty and anticipation of waiting for a reunion.