Sunseed

Raul Seixas' song 'Sunseed' is a poetic exploration of change, confusion, and resilience in the face of a chaotic world. The opening lines, 'You were born at the ending / As the curtain came down,' suggest a sense of beginning amidst an ending, a common theme in Seixas' work that often delves into existential and philosophical questions. The imagery of a curtain coming down evokes the end of a performance, symbolizing the end of an era or a significant life event. Despite the confusion ('I can see you're confused girl'), the reassurance that 'it's all right' hints at the inevitability and acceptance of change.

The surreal imagery in the second verse, 'Boats are cruising the deserts / Oceans cracked by the heat / People drowning in raindrops,' paints a picture of a world turned upside down. These paradoxical images reflect a sense of disorientation and upheaval, yet the repeated refrain 'it's all right' serves as a grounding force. The line 'Stand on your own feet' is a call to resilience, encouraging self-reliance and strength in the face of adversity.

The final verse introduces a personal element, with the sun personified as being 'loaded on wine,' suggesting a temporary lapse or a period of darkness. However, the narrator's ability to 'laugh in the storm' because 'I was born / When the sun used to / Shine in June' speaks to a nostalgic resilience. This implies that past experiences of warmth and light provide the strength to endure current hardships. Seixas' use of vivid, often contradictory imagery, combined with a message of resilience, creates a powerful narrative about navigating life's inevitable changes and finding strength within oneself.