Artemísia

The song 'Artemísia' by Noturna Régia is a poetic and evocative exploration of the intoxicating and transformative power of absinthe, often referred to as the 'Green Fairy.' The lyrics are rich with metaphors and vivid imagery, painting a picture of a mystical and almost otherworldly experience. The repeated references to 'anis estrelado' (star anise) and 'ervas amargas' (bitter herbs) suggest a ritualistic consumption of absinthe, a drink historically associated with artists and bohemians for its supposed mind-altering effects.

The chorus, with its invocation of 'Artemísia,' serves as a homage to the plant Artemisia absinthium, a key ingredient in absinthe. This plant is personified as a divine and seductive figure, capable of illuminating, transforming, liberating, and inspiring the drinker. The lyrics describe the drink as a 'veneno francês' (French poison) that quenches an insatiable thirst, hinting at both its allure and its potential dangers. The 'cálice esmeralda' (emerald chalice) and 'ardentes delírios do absinto' (burning deliriums of absinthe) further emphasize the drink's enchanting and perilous nature.

The song also delves into the sensory and emotional impact of absinthe. The 'brilho esmeralda' (emerald glow) and 'malícias no sorriso indecente' (mischiefs in the indecent smile) evoke a sense of seduction and addiction. The drink is described as something that consumes, seduces, nourishes, and addicts the drinker, highlighting its dual nature as both a muse and a vice. The final verses speak to the communal and liberating aspects of absinthe, describing it as a 'santuário dos amantes' (sanctuary of lovers) and a 'divindade esmeralda' (emerald divinity) that intoxicates its devotees, blending the lines between reality and fantasy in a 'amarga fantasia' (bitter fantasy).