Não Fosse Tão Tarde

The song 'Não Fosse Tão Tarde' by Lou Garcia is a poignant reflection on the loss of a close friendship due to the complications of unrequited love. The lyrics express a deep sense of regret and longing for the past, where the singer reminisces about the closeness they once shared with someone before romantic feelings got in the way. The repeated question 'Por que que eu fui me apaixonar por você?' suggests that the artist is grappling with the consequences of falling in love with a friend, which ultimately led to the dissolution of their friendship.

The chorus, with its refrain of 'Tô com saudade da nossa amizade,' conveys a yearning for the simplicity and comfort of the friendship that was lost. The phrase 'não fosse tão tarde' (if it weren't too late) indicates a desire to turn back time and undo the mistakes that led to the current estrangement. The artist acknowledges their own role in the situation with the admission 'Não funcionou porque fui eu quem não quis,' accepting responsibility for the choices that led to the current state of affairs.

In the final verses, the singer addresses the other person's new relationship and expresses a wish for their happiness, while also revealing their own continued struggle to move on. The imagery of 'naufragando em um barco qualquer' (shipwrecking in any boat) metaphorically illustrates the singer's feelings of being lost and adrift without the anchor of their friendship. The song is a bittersweet ode to the complexities of human relationships and the pain of realizing too late the value of what was once taken for granted.