A Lua (Como Antes)

The song 'A Lua (Como Antes)' by Gildean Marques is a tender ballad that speaks to the desire for a deep and enduring connection with a loved one. The lyrics invite the listener into a narrative where the singer is asking their partner to fully integrate into their life, suggesting a level of commitment and intimacy that goes beyond the superficial. The phrase 'Pega as tuas coisas e vem morar na minha vida' which translates to 'Take your things and come live in my life' is a metaphor for inviting someone into one's personal and emotional space, sharing dreams, and providing support.

The song acknowledges the inherent challenges in any relationship with the lines 'Mas olha nós, às vezes tropeçamos / E tem dias, que quase caímos' ('But look at us, sometimes we stumble / And there are days, we almost fall'). It recognizes that both partners are human, capable of both joy and sorrow, and that the journey they are on together will have its ups and downs. Despite these challenges, the chorus 'Quero que tudo seja como antes / Nossas mãos no mesmo volante / Em direção a Lua' ('I want everything to be as before / Our hands on the same steering wheel / Towards the Moon') expresses a longing to return to a time when the relationship was perhaps simpler, more harmonious, and both partners were aligned in their direction, symbolized by the journey towards the Moon.

Gildean Marques' musical style often incorporates elements of romanticism and emotional expression, which are evident in this song. The use of the Moon as a destination in the lyrics is a poetic device that represents a dreamlike and aspirational state, a place where love and happiness are in perfect alignment. The song, therefore, is not just about love, but also about resilience and the hope that love can be rekindled to its former glory.