Flor e o Beija-Flor

Marília Mendonça's song "Flor e o Beija-Flor" tells a poignant and poetic story of love and loss through the metaphor of a flower and a hummingbird. The lyrics describe how the flower and the hummingbird meet and fall in love on a cold autumn night, a season symbolizing change and the end of a cycle. The fallen leaves and the colorless landscape set a melancholic tone, emphasizing the fleeting nature of their encounter.

The hummingbird, representing a fleeting and transient lover, brings warmth and love to the flower, who is depicted as enduring and resilient. He reassures her that the cold is just a temporary phase and praises her as the most beautiful flower in the garden, deserving of love and warmth. This interaction highlights themes of hope and the transformative power of love, even in the harshest conditions.

However, the song also delves into the pain of separation and longing. The flower reminisces about the hummingbird who kissed her and then flew away, leaving her with memories of their brief but intense love. The repeated refrain of missing the hummingbird and the beautiful mornings that follow their separation underscores the bittersweet nature of their relationship. The flower's enduring smile despite the absence of the hummingbird suggests a lingering sense of joy and gratitude for having experienced such a profound connection, even if it was short-lived.