Infância

Fresno's song 'Infância' delves deep into the emotional scars left by a troubled childhood. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person reflecting on their past, now that they are grown up. The opening lines set the tone, highlighting a sense of isolation and the realization that the protagonist no longer has friends, and that the person they are addressing will not come to their aid. This sets up a narrative of betrayal and abandonment, themes that resonate throughout the song.

The chorus, 'Olhe pra você agora, quem é a criança que chora?' (Look at you now, who is the child crying?), serves as a powerful refrain, flipping the roles and showing that the person who once caused pain is now the one suffering. This reversal is a poignant reminder of the cyclical nature of pain and the long-lasting impact of childhood trauma. The protagonist admits to feeling a twisted sense of satisfaction in seeing their tormentor in distress, yet acknowledges the deep-seated hatred that has been carved into their being.

The song's climax reveals the extent of the damage: 'E a culpa é sua por hoje eu ser assim' (And it's your fault that I am like this today). This line encapsulates the blame placed on the person who caused the suffering, attributing the protagonist's current state of being to their actions. The repeated assertion that the protagonist did not have a proper childhood ('por eu não ter tido infância') underscores the lasting impact of these formative years. Fresno's 'Infância' is a raw and honest exploration of the long-term effects of childhood trauma, capturing the pain, anger, and eventual realization of the scars left behind.