Modo de Dizer

In "Modo de Dizer," Jão delves into the complexities of romantic relationships, exploring the emotional highs and lows of a tumultuous love. The narrator acknowledges his flaws and the intensity of his emotions, revealing a heart that, although sometimes overcome with anger, is deeply dependent on love.

In the beggining, the confession "I understand your remorse / The things I said / Are, indeed, hard to hear" opens a space for vulnerability. The narrator recognizes the impact of his words and the pain they can cause, setting the stage for his complex expression of love, where anger paradoxically becomes a desperate means to keep the loved one close. This acknowledgment is not just an apology but an invitation for the other to see beyond the tumultuous surface of their interactions.

The verses "But it must be admitted that nothing out there / Is as delightful as this, my dear" suggest that despite the conflicts, the shared life possesses a luster found nowhere else. This line captures the essence of a love that endures despite challenges, recognizing that the joy found in each other's company is unique and irreplaceable.

The chorus, with its repetitions of "I came back," testifies to the internal struggle between the desire to leave and the inability to do so. These returns represent not just a physical comeback but an emotional one—every time the narrator attempts to distance himself, his connection and dependency pull him back. It is a dance between pride and need, where pride always loses to deeper feelings.

The words "And when I said: I hate you, love / It was just a way of speaking" reveal a dynamic where harsh words are not used as true expressions of feeling but as a defensive mechanism, a way to express frustration without truly intending harm. This confession acknowledges that what is said in the heat of the moment often does not reflect true feelings but is a reaction to the intensity of the situation.

The song concludes in a cycle of recognition and reconciliation, where each conflict seems only to strengthen the bond, making each return slightly more inevitable. The narrator and his love are in a constant state of negotiation between their individualities and their union, struggling and understanding each other "unintentionally," a complex dance of emotions where, in the end, love always calls back.

This musical portrayal is an intimate exploration of the contradictions of love—the desire to escape and the uncontrollable impulse to return, the pain caused and the comfort found. It is a celebration of love's imperfections, which, even though tumultuous, remain the most compelling and comforting force in lives intertwined by fate and choice.