O Homem

Raul Seixas' song 'O Homem' is a profound exploration of self-discovery and the human experience. The lyrics begin with the artist contemplating departure but ultimately deciding to stay, indicating a moment of introspection and realization. This decision to stay reflects a deeper understanding that the time for leaving has not yet come, and there is still much to be experienced and learned. The repetition of 'Vou voltar' (I will return) and 'Vou ficar' (I will stay) emphasizes the internal conflict and the resolution to embrace the present moment.

The song continues with Seixas describing his journey through life's turbulent waters, symbolized by 'águas turvas' (turbid waters) and 'tantas curvas' (many curves). These metaphors suggest the challenges and complexities of life that he navigates through his music. Despite the criticism his music faces ('Esse meu canto que não presta'), Seixas finds solace and purpose in his art, which he considers his only remaining joy in the 'festa' (party) of life. This reflects the artist's resilience and commitment to his craft, regardless of external judgment.

As the song progresses, Seixas expresses a desire to live fully and authentically, comparing himself to a volcano and an earthquake, both powerful and uncontrollable forces of nature. He yearns to experience life in its entirety, from the mundane to the extraordinary, and to witness the beauty of a new day ('o Sol nascer'). The imagery of ascending through the 'elevador dos fundos' (back elevator) that carries the world without feeling it, and the emergence of his hidden pain, signifies a transformative journey. Seixas envisions a tempestuous path ahead, yet he is determined to follow it, embracing the chaos and uncertainty as part of his personal growth and self-discovery.