Quando Chove

Patricia Marx's song 'Quando Chove' delves into the poignant emotions of lost love and the lingering pain that follows. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a relationship that has faded, with the singer reflecting on the absence of love in their partner's eyes. The imagery of 'shadows of the past' and a 'fire that has gone out' suggests a love that once burned brightly but has now been extinguished. This metaphor of a broken mirror symbolizes the irreparable damage to their relationship, indicating that it is time to keep the memories and secrets of this love locked away in the heart.

The chorus introduces the contrast between the external rain and the internal burning desire to embrace the lost love. The rain outside becomes a metaphor for the sadness and longing that intensifies when the singer realizes that their beloved will not return. The line 'Quando chove, fica mais triste a espera' (When it rains, the wait becomes sadder) encapsulates the deep sense of melancholy and the painful realization that the person they yearn for is not coming back.

In the final verse, the silence of the partner is juxtaposed with the urgent beating of the singer's heart, highlighting the internal conflict of wanting someone who is no longer there. The heart's desire to be with the loved one, despite the suffering, underscores the complexity of emotions involved in letting go. The song concludes with a glimmer of hope as the singer acknowledges that it is time for the 'rain to go away,' suggesting a readiness to move on from the sorrow and embrace a new beginning.