Ralador de Pia (part. Tulipa Ruiz, Assucena e Raquel Virgínia)

Liniker e os Caramelows, featuring Tulipa Ruiz, Assucena, and Raquel Virgínia, deliver a poignant exploration of love, longing, and heartache in their song 'Ralador de Pia.' The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone yearning for connection, seeking solace in the presence of a loved one. The opening lines, 'Me discorre o seu dia / Como é que tá aí?' (Tell me about your day / How are you?), set the tone for an intimate conversation, highlighting the desire to be close and share in the mundane details of each other's lives.

The metaphor of 'ralador de pia' (sink grater) is particularly striking, symbolizing the intense emotional pain the narrator experiences. By saying 'Ralei meu coração num ralador de pia' (I grated my heart on a sink grater), the lyrics convey a sense of raw, visceral suffering. This imagery is further emphasized by the repetition of 'Escorri lágrimas, variei por dias' (I shed tears, I varied for days), illustrating the prolonged and tumultuous nature of their heartache.

Despite the pain, there is a persistent hope for reconciliation and a desire to rekindle the relationship. The lines 'Me beija, me cheira / Me tira do sério' (Kiss me, smell me / Drive me crazy) express a longing for physical and emotional closeness, suggesting that the narrator believes that through these intimate acts, they might find a way to reconnect and create 'alguma coisa nossa' (something of ours). This blend of vulnerability and hope makes 'Ralador de Pia' a deeply moving and relatable song, capturing the complexities of love and the human experience.