Foram Cardos, Foram Prosas

Manuela Moura Guedes' song "Foram Cardos, Foram Prosas" is a poignant exploration of love's complexities, blending themes of passion, pain, and longing. The lyrics are rich with metaphors and imagery, painting a vivid picture of a love that is both beautiful and fraught with challenges. The opening lines, "Há luz sem lume aceso / Mas sem amar o calor," suggest a light without a flame, symbolizing a love that exists without the warmth of mutual affection. This sets the tone for a narrative that delves into the bittersweet nature of love.

The chorus, "Não foram poemas nem rosas / Que colheste no meu colo / Foram cardos, foram prosas / Arrancadas do meu solo," contrasts the romantic ideal of love with the harsh reality. Instead of poems and roses, the lover has gathered thorns and prose from the singer's soul, indicating that their relationship is marked by struggle and unfulfilled expectations. The use of "cardos" (thorns) and "prosas" (prose) highlights the pain and mundanity that often accompany deep emotional connections.

Despite the hardships, there is a persistent desire for connection and transcendence. The lines "Porque tu ainda me queres / O amor que ainda fazemos / Dá-me um sinal se puderes / Sejamos amantes supremos" express a longing to rekindle the passion and become supreme lovers once more. The song concludes with a sense of elevation and unity, "Será no alto de mim / Que um corpo só / Exalta o seu fim," suggesting that true love can only be realized through overcoming obstacles and merging as one. Manuela Moura Guedes' evocative lyrics and emotive delivery make this song a powerful reflection on the dual nature of love, capturing both its beauty and its thorns.