Passa o Tempo

Hateen's song 'Passa o Tempo' delves deep into the emotional turmoil and lingering pain of a lost love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person grappling with the absence of a significant other, feeling tormented and forgotten. The recurring theme of searching for the lost love, despite knowing they are in another place, underscores the desperation and longing that permeates the song. The protagonist's sense of abandonment is palpable, as they describe their physical and emotional pain each morning, yearning to hear the voice of their beloved to affirm that their relationship was more than just a fleeting moment or a mere pastime.

The chorus emphasizes the depth of the relationship, insisting that it was 'much more than a mere pastime' and 'much more than what exists between us.' This repetition highlights the protagonist's struggle to come to terms with the end of the relationship and their need for validation that it was meaningful. The lyrics also convey a sense of hopelessness, as the protagonist acknowledges that nothing remains of their love, and they are left with an empty void. The cyclical nature of their pain is evident in the lines describing each day as another meaningless existence, filled with attempts to forget through drinking, only to wake up and face the same agony again.

The song's title, 'Passa o Tempo,' which translates to 'Time Passes,' reflects the protagonist's realization that no matter how much time goes by, the end result remains the same – an unending cycle of pain and longing. The haunting repetition of 'nothing remains' and 'there is nothing' drives home the finality and emptiness that the protagonist feels. Hateen's raw and emotive delivery of the lyrics, combined with the melancholic melody, creates a powerful and relatable portrayal of the enduring pain of lost love.