Asas

In Katia Guerreiro's song "Asas," the lyrics paint a vivid picture of love as a transformative force that provides solace and escape from suffering. The opening lines, "É no teu corpo que invento / Asas para o sofrimento," suggest that the physical and emotional connection with a loved one creates metaphorical wings that lift the singer above their pain and exhaustion. This imagery of flight and liberation is central to the song, emphasizing how love can offer a sense of freedom and relief from life's burdens.

The song continues to explore the desire for a new beginning, as expressed in the lines, "Eu quero lançar raízes / E viver dias felizes / Na outra margem da vida." Here, the singer yearns to establish roots and find happiness on the other side of life's challenges. The call to action, "Solta os cabelos ao vento, / Muda em riso esse lamento," encourages embracing joy and letting go of sorrow, symbolized by the freeing gesture of letting one's hair down in the wind.

The chorus, with its invitation to "Embarca neste navio, / Rumo ao sol e ao futuro," reinforces the theme of embarking on a journey towards a brighter future. The plea to cut the ties that bind them to a painful past, "Corta comigo as amarras / Que nos prendem como garras," highlights the importance of leaving behind old wounds to fully embrace the present and future. The song concludes with a powerful affirmation of love's resilience, "Porque quando a gente gosta / Ninguém cala o coração," underscoring the idea that true affection cannot be silenced or suppressed, no matter the obstacles.