Beira-Mar (ao vivo)

Maria Bethânia's 'Beira-Mar (ao vivo)' is a poetic exploration of the depths of human emotion, using the imagery of water and natural elements to convey complex feelings. The song opens with the line 'Dentro do mar tem rio' (Inside the sea, there is a river), suggesting that within vast emotions, there are smaller, more intricate feelings. This metaphor extends to the self-reflective question 'Dentro de mim tem o quê?' (What is inside of me?), indicating a search for understanding one's inner world.

The lyrics weave together elements like wind, thunder, and rain to symbolize the tumultuous nature of emotions. The recurring mention of 'raio e trovão' (lightning and thunder) alongside 'as águas do meu querer' (the waters of my desire) paints a vivid picture of passion and turmoil. The song also touches on themes of absence and longing, as seen in the lines 'Depois da dor, se acende / Tua ausência na canção' (After the pain, your absence lights up in the song). This suggests that the pain of missing someone can ignite creativity and expression.

Bethânia's use of natural imagery extends to the idea of a 'terreiro' (a sacred ground), which could symbolize a place of spiritual and emotional grounding. The song's refrain, 'Beira-mar, ê-ê, beira-mar' (Seashore, ê-ê, seashore), evokes a sense of arrival and presence, as if reaching a place of emotional clarity. The repetition of 'Dentro de mim tem você, beira-mar' (Inside of me, there is you, seashore) underscores the idea that the person she sings about is an integral part of her emotional landscape. Through its rich metaphors and evocative language, 'Beira-Mar (ao vivo)' captures the ebb and flow of human emotions, much like the sea it references.