Quando Você Olha Pra Ela

Gal Costa's song 'Quando Você Olha Pra Ela' delves into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love and the pain of feeling overlooked. The lyrics poignantly capture the narrator's anguish as they observe their loved one showing affection towards another person. The repeated line, 'Quando você olha pra ela, seu rosto te entrega,' highlights the transparency of the loved one's feelings, which are evident to the narrator. This transparency is a source of deep hurt, as it confirms the narrator's fears and insecurities.

The song also explores themes of longing and desperation. The narrator's plea, 'Como se faz pra ter o teu carinho? Poder ganhar teu colo e ter felicidade?' reveals a deep yearning for affection and happiness that seems out of reach. This longing is further emphasized by the narrator's contemplation of drastic actions, such as running away from home, in a bid to elicit a reaction from their loved one. The metaphor of turning into sand when the loved one looks at another person ('Quando você olha pra ela, eu viro areia') vividly illustrates the narrator's sense of insignificance and erosion of self-worth.

Gal Costa's emotive delivery and the song's melancholic melody enhance the lyrical content, making the listener feel the narrator's pain and vulnerability. The repetition of the lines 'Só não se esquece que eu também te amo' and 'Não se endurece' serves as a desperate reminder to the loved one of the narrator's enduring love and a plea for emotional softness and recognition. This song is a powerful exploration of the complexities of love, jealousy, and the human desire for reciprocation and validation.