Ainda Ontem Chorei de Saudade

Moacyr Franco's song 'Ainda Ontem Chorei de Saudade' delves deep into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love and the struggle to move on. The lyrics begin with a poignant request from the beloved, asking the narrator to disappear and forget them forever. Despite the narrator's willingness to comply with this request, they acknowledge the futility of trying to forget someone who has left such a profound impact on their heart. This sets the stage for a narrative filled with longing and heartache.

The chorus captures the essence of saudade, a Portuguese word that conveys a deep emotional state of nostalgic longing for something or someone that one loves but is now lost. The narrator confesses to crying out of saudade just the day before, as they reread the letter and were reminded of the beloved's scent. This vivid imagery underscores the intensity of their feelings and the inescapable nature of their pain. The narrator is caught in a painful dilemma, torn between killing the love they feel or being consumed by jealousy.

In the final verse, the narrator reveals the duality of their emotions. During the day, they are filled with hatred and judgment towards the beloved, but at night, in their dreams, they find solace in embracing and kissing them. This contrast highlights the power of dreams as a refuge where the narrator can experience a semblance of truth and happiness, even if it is fleeting. The song beautifully captures the complexity of human emotions, where love and pain coexist, and dreams offer a temporary escape from the harsh reality of unfulfilled love.