Meu Vício É Você

Nelson Gonçalves' song 'Meu Vício É Você' delves into the complex and often contradictory nature of human desire and addiction. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a 'boneca de trapo' (rag doll), a metaphor for a woman who is lost and adrift in life, indulging in vices and sins. This character is portrayed as a 'farrapo de gente' (rag of a person), someone who lives unconsciously, seeking pleasure and living to sin. The imagery of a rag doll suggests fragility and disposability, yet the singer's obsession with her is palpable.

The singer's desire for this 'boneca' is all-encompassing, despite her flaws and the societal judgment she faces. He acknowledges her vices and sins but is drawn to her precisely because of them. This paradoxical attraction highlights the theme of forbidden love and the allure of the taboo. The singer's acceptance of her 'pecados e vícios' (sins and vices) underscores his own internal conflict and the depth of his addiction to her. The repeated use of the word 'pecado' (sin) emphasizes the moral and ethical boundaries being crossed.

The nocturnal imagery in the song further accentuates the theme of living on the fringes of society. The 'boneca noturna' (night doll) who 'gosta da lua' (likes the moon) and 'adora o luar' (adores the moonlight) symbolizes a life lived in darkness, away from the conventional norms of daylight. This character's detachment from the 'luz solar' (sunlight) signifies a rejection of societal expectations and a life of freedom, albeit one fraught with its own dangers. The singer's declaration that 'meu vício é você' (my addiction is you) encapsulates the central theme of the song: the irresistible pull of a love that defies moral conventions and societal norms.