Alice

Marcelo Letal's song 'Alice' is a poignant and evocative piece that draws heavily on the imagery and themes from Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.' The repeated plea to 'Acorda, Alice' (Wake up, Alice) suggests a call to return to reality from a fantastical or dreamlike state. This could symbolize a need to face the harsh truths of life rather than escaping into illusions or fantasies. The mention of 'coelhos ou gatos' (rabbits or cats) and 'outros fatos' (other facts) further cements the connection to Carroll's work, where Alice encounters a variety of strange and whimsical characters.

The lyrics also convey a sense of urgency and frustration. The line 'o vento está fraco' (the wind is weak) and 'não sopre outro sonho' (don't blow another dream) indicate a stagnation or lack of progress, urging Alice to stop dreaming and start acting. The phrase 'eu estou farto' (I am fed up) adds a layer of emotional exhaustion, suggesting that the speaker has grown weary of waiting for Alice to wake up and face reality.

The imagery becomes darker with 'é sangue na colcha' (it's blood on the quilt) and 'o sorriso e o rabo' (the smile and the tail), which contrasts with the more innocent and whimsical elements of Wonderland. This shift in tone underscores the seriousness of the situation Alice is being called to confront. The final lines, 'tem gente na porta' (there are people at the door) and 'o mundo te espera' (the world is waiting for you), emphasize that life and its responsibilities are pressing in, and Alice can no longer afford to remain in her dreamlike state. The mention of 'a larva está morta' (the larva is dead) could symbolize the end of a transformation period, indicating that it is time for Alice to emerge and face the world as it is.