Baby
Levy Vianna
Endless Longing: The Heartache in Levy Vianna's 'Baby'
Levy Vianna's song 'Baby' delves deep into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love and the pain of separation. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who is deeply in love but is suffering from the absence of their beloved. The repetition of 'Baby' throughout the song emphasizes the desperation and longing that the protagonist feels. The nights and days pass, but the love remains constant, highlighting the timeless nature of true affection.
The verses describe the emptiness and loneliness that come with missing someone dearly. The protagonist dreams and wakes up alone, feeling the acute absence of their partner's affection. This sense of living without a purpose or direction is poignantly captured in the lines 'Vivo sem vida / Sem destino, sem destino,' which translates to 'I live without life / Without destiny, without destiny.' The use of the word 'destino' (destiny) twice underscores the feeling of being lost and directionless without the loved one.
The chorus, with its repetitive 'Baby, baby, baby,' serves as a cry for the beloved's return. The protagonist's suffering, dreaming, and crying are all tied to their deep adoration and the belief that life is unbearable without their partner. The line 'Sem você eu morro' (Without you, I die) is a powerful declaration of the depth of their love and the extent of their despair. Levy Vianna's heartfelt delivery and the simplicity of the lyrics make 'Baby' a relatable and touching portrayal of love and loss.