Matemática do Amor
Manu Bahtidão
The Complex Equation of Love: A Journey Through Heartache and Healing
In 'Matemática do Amor,' Manu Bahtidão delves into the intricate and often painful journey of love. The song opens with the artist reflecting on past relationships, where love has been synonymous with making mistakes. This sentiment is captured in the lines, 'Amar em minha vida foi sinônimo de errar / Paguei, um preço tão caro só por me entregar,' highlighting the emotional toll and the high price paid for giving oneself fully to love. The artist's decision to isolate herself, 'Me tranquei em casa até passar,' underscores the fear of experiencing further heartache.
However, the narrative takes a turn as a new love interest enters the scene, visiting her every night and bringing gifts that confuse her emotions. This new presence makes her world spin and rekindles her ability to fall in love, as expressed in 'Faz meu mundo girar, faz me apaixonar / Vou te amar sem medo.' The juxtaposition of fear and newfound love creates a compelling tension, illustrating the complexity of human emotions when it comes to matters of the heart.
The chorus, '1 + 1 Nem sempre é dois em matemática do amor,' serves as a poignant metaphor for the unpredictability of love. Unlike the certainty of mathematical equations, love does not always follow logical patterns. The artist acknowledges her fear of making mistakes but chooses to embrace love without fear, 'Sem medo eu vou me entregar.' This decision to love again, despite past pain, is a powerful message of resilience and hope. The song concludes with an apology to her heart for still associating love with pain, 'Me desculpe o meu coração, ainda pensar que tudo é dor,' encapsulating the ongoing struggle between fear and the desire to love.