Crua

Otto's song 'Crua' delves deep into the raw and unfiltered emotions that come with love, memory, and pain. The repeated line 'Há sempre um lado que pesa e outro lado que flutua, a tua pele é crua' (There's always a side that weighs and another that floats, your skin is raw) sets the tone for the song, highlighting the duality of experiences and emotions. The metaphor of 'raw skin' suggests vulnerability and exposure, emphasizing how love and memories can leave one feeling exposed and sensitive.

The lyrics also touch on the difficulty of erasing memories, as seen in the lines 'Dificilmente se arranca a lembrança' (It's hard to remove the memory). This repetition underscores the persistence of past experiences and how they continue to affect the present. The pain of the first experience is highlighted with 'Por isso na primeira vez dói, por isso não se esqueça: Dói' (That's why it hurts the first time, that's why don't forget: It hurts), suggesting that initial encounters leave a lasting impact.

Otto also explores the complexity of relationships, particularly the tension between serious commitment and fleeting moments of passion. The lines 'E ter que acreditar num caso sério e na melancolia que dizia' (And having to believe in a serious case and the melancholy that said) juxtapose the seriousness of a relationship with the transient nature of physical encounters. The repeated mention of 'fodia de noite e de dia' (you fucked day and night) adds a raw, almost brutal honesty to the portrayal of these moments, further emphasizing the song's theme of rawness and exposure.

Overall, 'Crua' is a poignant exploration of the raw and often painful nature of love, memory, and human connection. Otto's use of vivid metaphors and repetitive phrases creates a hauntingly beautiful narrative that resonates with the listener on a deeply emotional level.