Medo

Mariza's song 'Medo' delves deep into the human psyche, exploring the omnipresent and paralyzing nature of fear. The lyrics open with a secretive tone, hinting at an intimate companion who shares the singer's nights. This companion, however, is not a person but fear itself. The repetition of 'mas só o medo' emphasizes that fear is the sole entity that keeps her company, highlighting its pervasive and isolating presence in her life.

The song further describes how fear cradles her in a 'vai-vem de solidão' (a back-and-forth of loneliness), suggesting a cyclical and inescapable pattern. The fear communicates through silence and the unsettling creaks of furniture, symbolizing how it infiltrates even the quietest moments, disturbing her peace and rationality. This metaphor of fear speaking through the mundane sounds of a home underscores its insidious and ever-present nature.

In a desperate cry for help, the singer questions who can save her from the fear that resides within. The contemplation of self-harm reveals the depth of her despair, yet she acknowledges that fear will still await her 'ao pé da ponte do fim' (at the bridge of the end). This imagery of a bridge signifies a crossing point, perhaps between life and death, where fear remains an unyielding sentinel. Mariza's poignant lyrics and emotive delivery encapsulate the struggle of living with an internalized fear that feels both inescapable and omnipotent.