Alice

Nina Fernandes' song "Alice" is a poetic exploration of infatuation and the blurred lines between reality and fiction. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of Alice, a character who captivates the narrator with her sweet smile and enigmatic presence. The narrator's fascination with Alice begins upon seeing her on television, suggesting that Alice is a character in a soap opera or a similar show. This sets the stage for a complex interplay between the real and the imagined, as the narrator admits that much of what they know about Alice is a product of their imagination.

Alice is described as a multifaceted individual, embodying both the simplicity of a sweet smile and the complexity of a character who is both a queen of the sertão (a semi-arid region in Brazil) and a star of a novela (a Brazilian soap opera). This duality is further emphasized by the recurring theme of Alice being both herself and Maria, her character on television. The narrator is enamored with the authenticity that Alice brings to her fictional role, blurring the lines between her real self and her on-screen persona. This fascination with the 'excess of truth in fiction' highlights the power of storytelling and the emotional impact of well-crafted characters.

The song also delves into the narrator's longing to know the real Alice behind the screen. This desire to bridge the gap between fiction and reality speaks to a universal human experience: the yearning to connect with and understand the people who captivate us, whether they are real or imagined. The repeated references to Alice's origins in Paraíba and her dual identity as Maria add layers of cultural and regional significance, grounding the song in a specific Brazilian context while also making it universally relatable.