Depois de Ti

Madredeus' song "Depois de Ti" is a poignant exploration of the deep sorrow and emptiness that follows the end of a significant romantic relationship. The lyrics convey a profound sense of loss and the struggle to move on after a love that once defined the singer's existence. The opening lines, "Depois de ti, quem é que sou?" (After you, who am I?), immediately set the tone of identity crisis and emotional void left by the absence of the beloved. The repetition of the phrase "Depois de ti" (After you) underscores the permanence of this change and the enduring pain it brings.

The song delves into the physical and emotional pain of losing a loved one, with lines like "Tudo me dói" (Everything hurts) and "Só sinto a dor de não esquecer o teu amor" (I only feel the pain of not forgetting your love). This vivid imagery captures the all-encompassing nature of grief, where every aspect of life is tinged with the memory of the lost love. The metaphor of losing light, "Perdi a luz de tanto bem" (I lost the light of so much good), further emphasizes the darkness that has enveloped the singer's world.

In the latter part of the song, the lyrics introduce the idea of a divided heart, "Divido o amor, a alma em dois" (I divide the love, the soul in two), suggesting that the singer's heart is torn between the past and the present. The imagery of two hearts beating under many suns symbolizes the universal experience of love and loss. The song concludes with a poignant choice: to either rip out the remnants of the past love or to endure the pain of remembering someone who was deeply loved. This choice reflects the universal struggle of dealing with heartbreak and the difficulty of moving forward while still cherishing the memories of a significant relationship.