Beatriz

Jorge Vercillo's song 'Beatriz' is a poetic exploration of the enigmatic and multifaceted nature of a woman named Beatriz, who is portrayed as an actress. The lyrics are filled with questions and musings about her true identity, her emotions, and the reality of her life. The repeated use of 'Será que' (which translates to 'Is it' or 'Could it be') emphasizes the uncertainty and mystery surrounding Beatriz. The singer is captivated by her, wondering if she is happy or sad, real or a mere illusion, and whether her life is as glamorous as it seems or just a facade.

The song delves into the metaphor of Beatriz as an actress, suggesting that her life might be a performance, with her emotions and surroundings possibly being as transient and artificial as a stage set. The imagery of her dancing in the seventh heaven and living in a skyscraper with walls made of chalk adds to the surreal and dreamlike quality of the song. The singer's desire to 'enter her life' reflects a longing to understand her deeply and perhaps share in her experiences, whether they are real or imagined.

In the chorus, the singer pleads with Beatriz to take him away and teach him to live without being grounded, hinting at a desire for escapism and a break from mundane reality. The line 'Para sempre é sempre por um triz' (which means 'Forever is always by a thread') suggests the fragility and fleeting nature of happiness and dreams. The song ends with a contemplation of the potential dangers of pursuing happiness and the unpredictable nature of life, encapsulated in the metaphor of an angel passing the hat for tips, symbolizing the precariousness of existence and the constant search for meaning and fulfillment.