Ainda Ontem Chorei De Saudade
Marciano
The Heartache of Unforgettable Love
Marciano's song "Ainda Ontem Chorei De Saudade" delves deep into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love and the struggle to move on. The lyrics begin with the protagonist receiving a letter from a former lover, asking him to disappear and forget her forever. Despite his willingness to respect her wishes, he finds it impossible to erase her from his heart and mind. This sets the stage for a poignant exploration of longing and the pain of separation.
The chorus captures the essence of his suffering, as he confesses to crying from saudade—a Portuguese word that encapsulates a deep sense of longing and nostalgia. The act of rereading the letter and smelling the lingering perfume serves as a painful reminder of the love he once had. He is caught in a dilemma, torn between killing the love he feels or being consumed by jealousy. This internal conflict is a powerful depiction of the emotional struggle that many face when dealing with lost love.
In the verses, Marciano paints a vivid picture of his daily life, filled with a mix of hatred and longing. He spends his days hating and searching for her, but in his dreams, he finds solace in embracing and kissing her. The dreams are his sanctuary, a place where he can love freely without the constraints of reality. This contrast between the harshness of reality and the sweetness of dreams highlights the depth of his emotional pain and the difficulty of moving on from a love that still haunts him.