Retrato

In 'Retrato,' Forró do Muído delves into the depths of longing and unfulfilled love. The song opens with the poignant image of the narrator crying in their room, gazing at a beautiful portrait on the wall. This portrait symbolizes a lost or distant love, evoking a powerful sense of nostalgia and heartache. The lyrics convey an overwhelming sense of saudade, a Portuguese term that encapsulates deep emotional longing and melancholy for something or someone that is absent.

The narrator's struggle to cope with this absence is palpable. They describe their daily routine, coming home from work, taking a bath, and then going out at night in a desperate search for their beloved. This routine highlights the emptiness and the void left by the loved one's absence. The promise of eternal love and the declaration of having made a decision to be happy with this person underscore the narrator's unwavering commitment and hope, despite the pain of separation.

The chorus amplifies the intensity of the narrator's emotions. They express an all-consuming passion, stating that they are completely crazy about their beloved and cannot even think about loneliness. The repetition of the phrase 'I only think of you' and 'I only know how to love you' emphasizes the singular focus of their affection and the depth of their emotional attachment. The song captures the essence of a love that is both beautiful and agonizing, a love that defines the narrator's existence and drives their every action.