Você Passa, Eu Acho Graça

Martinho da Vila's song 'Você Passa, Eu Acho Graça' is a poignant exploration of love, disillusionment, and the passage of time. The lyrics tell the story of a love that was deeply desired but ultimately unreciprocated. The narrator expresses a longing to make the object of his affection the center of his world, symbolized by the metaphor of a flower in a personal garden. However, this love was not understood or returned, leading to profound sadness and a sense of betrayal.

The song's chorus, 'Ah, e agora você passa e eu acho graça! Nessa vida tudo passa e você também passou,' reflects a resigned acceptance of the transient nature of life and love. The narrator acknowledges that just as everything in life passes, so too has this person who once meant so much. The imagery of the 'rosa amarela' (yellow rose) that has withered and lost its color poignantly captures the fading of what was once beautiful and cherished.

Martinho da Vila also delves into the theme of deception and self-deception in love. The lines 'Seu amor foi a mentira que quebrou meu violão' and 'Seu jogo é carta marcada' suggest that the love he experienced was a lie that shattered his dreams and creativity. The metaphor of a broken guitar symbolizes the loss of inspiration and joy. The song concludes with a reflection on the futility of their love, described as an 'aventura' (adventure) and an 'ilusão' (illusion) that ultimately died without a prayer, emphasizing the depth of his disillusionment.