Loucura

Mariza's song 'Loucura' is a heartfelt ode to the traditional Portuguese music genre known as fado. The lyrics express a deep connection to this melancholic and soulful style, which is often characterized by themes of longing, sorrow, and the complexities of life. Mariza begins by declaring her identity as a fado singer, living a life that is essentially a sung poem, a fado she has invented. This suggests a personal and creative engagement with the genre, highlighting her unique contribution to its tradition.

The song delves into the emotional depth of fado, where Mariza admits that while she may not be able to express herself fully through speech, she pours her soul into her singing. This resonates with the idea that music, and particularly fado, can convey emotions and stories that words alone cannot. The reference to poets as 'troncos da mesma raíz' (trunks of the same root) emphasizes a shared cultural and emotional heritage, suggesting that the poets and the fado singers are intertwined in their expression of the Portuguese soul.

Mariza also addresses the notion of 'loucura' (madness), which she hears people say about her passion for singing and suffering. However, she embraces this madness, calling it blessed, as it allows her to connect deeply with her art and her audience. The repeated call for poets to cry underscores the collective experience of sorrow and beauty that defines fado. Without the poets and their words, Mariza implies, there would be no fado or fado singers like herself. This song is a tribute to the enduring power of fado and the community of artists who keep its spirit alive.