Um Rio

Márcio Faraco's song 'Um Rio' is a poignant exploration of longing, memory, and the passage of time. The lyrics convey a deep sense of nostalgia and a desire to return to a past that is no longer accessible. The opening lines, 'Eu queria voltar / Eu queria poder / Repousar meu olhar / Ver você me rever,' express a yearning to revisit a time and place where the singer felt a profound connection. This longing is further emphasized by the imagery of rain obscuring the road, symbolizing the difficulty of finding one's way back to a cherished past.

The song's chorus, 'Vai caindo uma chuva lá fora / Quase que não se vê a estrada / Como deixar você assim / Como ir embora?' captures the emotional turmoil of leaving behind someone or something deeply significant. The rain serves as a metaphor for the tears and the blurred vision that comes with emotional pain. The singer grapples with the impossibility of departure, highlighting the internal conflict between moving forward and holding on to memories.

In the final verses, 'Quando o vento levar essa chuva / E abrir o caminho de volta, / Guardarei nos meus olhos / Só as águas turvas de um rio / Do lugar de onde eu vim,' the singer resolves to keep the memories alive, even if they are tinged with sadness. The 'águas turvas de um rio' (turbid waters of a river) symbolize the complex and often murky nature of memory and longing. The river, a recurring motif in literature and music, represents the flow of time and the inevitability of change. Faraco's lyrical craftsmanship beautifully captures the essence of human experience, making 'Um Rio' a deeply resonant and emotionally rich song.