Romance dos Astros

In the song "Romance dos Astros" by Fundo de Quintal, the lyrics paint a vivid and imaginative picture of a celestial love story. The narrative begins with a dream where the sun, referred to as the 'astro rei' or 'king star,' descends to Earth. This powerful imagery sets the stage for a fantastical scenario where the sun's presence dries up the seas and prevents night from falling. The only time it rains is at night, and the stars only appear if the moon accompanies them. This dreamlike setting creates a sense of wonder and surrealism, drawing the listener into a world where celestial bodies have emotions and desires.

The central theme of the song revolves around unrequited love. The sun, blinded by love, seeks companionship with the moon, but she remains steadfast in her refusal. Despite Saturn's offer of rings and the pleas of the morning star (Estrela Dalva) and minstrels, the moon remains indifferent. This unyielding rejection highlights the sun's burning passion and the pain of unreciprocated affection. The sun's increasing intensity, described as becoming more and more scorching, symbolizes the consuming nature of unfulfilled love, leading to the dreamer's metaphorical 'burning' in the heat of this celestial drama.

The song concludes with a twist of relief and reality. As the dream reaches its climax, the dreamer falls out of bed, awakened by the crowing of a rooster. This abrupt end to the dream brings a sense of happiness and relief, as the dreamer realizes it was all just a fantastical vision. The rooster's crow symbolizes a return to reality and the end of the emotional turmoil experienced in the dream. This ending adds a layer of humor and lightness to the song, contrasting with the intense emotions depicted in the dream.