Quero Mais (feat. Wanderléa)

Raul Seixas' song 'Quero Mais' is a passionate ode to desire and longing. The lyrics are imbued with a sense of yearning for more of life's pleasures, particularly those found in intimate relationships. The imagery of nature, such as 'cheiro de mato' (the smell of grass) and 'cheiro morno' (warm scent), sets a sensual tone, evoking a connection to the earth and the physical world. This connection is further emphasized by the metaphor of thirst, where the lover's sweat is described as 'água que eu quero beber' (water I want to drink), symbolizing an insatiable desire for the beloved's presence and essence.

The song's chorus, with its repeated 'Ai! Ai! Ai! Eu quero mais!' (Oh! Oh! Oh! I want more!), captures the intensity of this longing. The lyrics describe the sweetness of a kiss, comparing it to 'rapa-dura' (a traditional Brazilian sweet made from sugarcane), which is both pleasurable and addictive. This sweetness is paradoxically described as a 'dor que não tem cura' (pain that has no cure), suggesting that the pleasure derived from love is intertwined with a kind of sweet suffering that one does not wish to end.

Seixas also uses playful and animalistic imagery to convey the joy and freedom found in love. He likens himself to a 'vira-lata vagabundo' (stray dog), whose greatest pleasure is to 'farejar' (sniff) his lover. This metaphor highlights a sense of carefree abandon and the primal, instinctual nature of his desire. The song's playful tone is further emphasized by references to 'brincadeira' (play) and 'enrolando na esteira' (rolling on the mat), which evoke a sense of childlike joy and spontaneity in the relationship. Through these vivid and evocative lyrics, 'Quero Mais' celebrates the deep, unending desire for connection and the simple, yet profound pleasures of love.