Meu Corpo

Fernando Tordo's song 'Meu Corpo' is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and longing. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person adrift, using the metaphor of a boat without a port to describe a body lost without its beloved. The imagery of a 'tempestade no mar morto' (storm in the dead sea) and a 'deserto' (desert) underscores the desolation and emptiness felt in the absence of the loved one. This sense of being unmoored and desolate is a powerful representation of the emotional turmoil that accompanies separation and unfulfilled desire.

The song also delves into the theme of memory and the enduring impact of love. The eyes of the beloved are described as 'memórias do desejo' (memories of desire) and 'praias que eu não vejo' (beaches I do not see), suggesting that the memories of love are both beautiful and haunting. The narrator's own eyes are likened to 'lágrimas do Tejo' (tears of the Tagus), a river that flows through Lisbon, symbolizing a constant flow of sorrow and reflection. This juxtaposition of the beloved's eyes and the narrator's tears highlights the deep emotional connection and the pain of separation.

The song further explores the idea of departure and the lingering impact on those left behind. The lines 'Quem parte de tão perto nunca leva / A saudade da partida' (Those who leave from so close never take / The longing of departure) suggest that the true burden of longing and memory falls on those who remain. This sentiment is echoed in the reflection on pride, sadness, and the enduring tenderness given without defense. The narrator's solitude and the anticipation of the beloved's return are palpable, culminating in a powerful declaration of identity and suffering: 'Sou eu de cabelo solto ao vento / Com olhar e pensamento, no teu' (It is I with hair loose in the wind / With gaze and thought, on yours). This final assertion encapsulates the enduring connection and the struggle against time and separation.