Os Pássaros

Los Hermanos' song 'Os Pássaros' delves into the emotional turbulence and confusion experienced in the absence of a loved one. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the protagonist's inner turmoil, feeling 'aflito e só' (anxious and alone) and 'confuso e sem você por aqui' (confused and without you here). This sets the stage for a dreamlike narrative where the protagonist grapples with the blurred lines between reality and dreams, longing for the presence of their significant other.

The metaphor of birds ('os pássaros') plays a crucial role in the song, symbolizing a means of escape and a connection to the divine or the sublime. The birds come to 'me levar aí' (take me there) to 'visitar o céu' (visit the sky) and to see the loved one 'levantando o véu' (lifting the veil). This imagery suggests a desire to transcend the mundane and reach a higher state of being or understanding, possibly through the reunion with the loved one. However, the protagonist is left in a state of uncertainty, questioning their sanity and the nature of their dreams, as they ponder 'o que é um sonho ruim, e o que é um sonho bom' (what is a bad dream, and what is a good dream).

The recurring theme of not knowing ('eu não sei') underscores the protagonist's existential crisis and the struggle to distinguish between reality and illusion. The song ends on a poignant note with the protagonist questioning if the knocking they hear is indeed their loved one and expressing a desire to remain in the dream state if it means seeing them. This encapsulates the profound sense of longing and the difficulty of facing reality without the presence of the beloved.