Deixa Eu Viver (feat. Luísa Sonza)
Mari Fernandez
The Haunting Echoes of a Love Lost
Mari Fernandez's song "Deixa Eu Viver," featuring Luísa Sonza, delves into the emotional turmoil of a relationship that has lost its warmth and connection. The lyrics poignantly describe the feeling of being physically close to someone yet emotionally distant. The repeated lines, "Me abraça / Ao mesmo tempo, não me sinto abraçada" (You hug me / At the same time, I don't feel hugged) and "Você me beija / Ao mesmo tempo, não me sinto beijada" (You kiss me / At the same time, I don't feel kissed), highlight the dissonance between physical actions and emotional reality. This creates a haunting atmosphere, as if the partner has become a ghost in the relationship, present but not truly there.
The metaphor of a ghost is central to the song, emphasizing the eerie and unsettling nature of a love that has faded. The lines, "Parece que você é um fantasma nessa casa" (It seems like you are a ghost in this house) and "Te ver ou não te ver pra mim não tá mudando em nada" (Seeing you or not seeing you doesn't change anything for me), underscore the sense of emptiness and the futility of the relationship. The protagonist is caught in a paradox, feeling the absence of their partner even when they are physically present, which adds to the emotional weight of the song.
The chorus, "Se seu amor acabou e tudo esfriou / Se eu morri pra você, deixa eu viver" (If your love is over and everything has cooled down / If I died for you, let me live), is a plea for liberation. It reflects the desire to move on and find life beyond the confines of a dead relationship. The repetition of "Deixa eu viver" (Let me live) is a powerful assertion of the need for personal freedom and emotional survival. This song resonates with anyone who has experienced the pain of a love that has turned cold and the struggle to reclaim their own life and happiness.