Soul

MELLY's song 'Soul' is a captivating exploration of love, seduction, and the complexities of emotional expression. The repeated question, 'Você gosta de soul?' (Do you like soul?), serves as both a literal inquiry about musical taste and a metaphorical probe into the listener's emotional depth. MELLY invites the listener to her show, suggesting that her music is a gateway to understanding her feelings and thoughts. The use of metaphors and the emphasis on comprehension ('Metáfora encaixa, compreende?') highlight the layered nature of her lyrics, where each verse is a puzzle piece that reveals more about her inner world.

The song delves into the bittersweet nature of love, as MELLY admits her feelings ('É que eu gosto de tu') but hesitates to fully express them ('Só que eu não vou lhe dizer'). This hesitation is described as 'agridoce' (bittersweet), capturing the tension between desire and restraint. MELLY's playful yet cautious approach to seduction ('Eu sei brincar de sedução') reflects a deeper understanding of the emotional games people play in relationships. The line 'I love you and I love you too' suggests a duality in her feelings, perhaps indicating a struggle between genuine affection and the fear of vulnerability.

MELLY also touches on themes of clarity and misunderstanding in relationships. She acknowledges her tendency to complicate things ('É que eu tenho a mania de escurecer'), which can lead to confusion and over-sharing ('Dizer mais do que devia'). This self-awareness adds a layer of introspection to the song, as she grapples with the balance between being open and protecting herself. The recurring motif of 'soul' not only ties back to the musical genre but also symbolizes the depth and authenticity she seeks in her connections.