Eu Sem Você

The song 'Eu Sem Você' by the Brazilian sertanejo duo Rick e Renner is a poignant portrayal of the pain and longing that comes with unrequited love. The lyrics describe the protagonist's intense suffering due to the absence of the person they love. The repeated phrase 'Meus dias sem te ver' (My days without seeing you) sets the tone for the song, emphasizing the difficulty of living without the beloved's presence. The protagonist's life is depicted as aimless and filled with sorrow, as they struggle to cope with the overwhelming sense of loss.

The chorus of the song uses the metaphor of appearing like a 'vagabundo' (vagabond) to express the depth of the protagonist's love. This imagery suggests a life of disarray and social disapproval, yet it is underscored by the assertion that the 'amor maior do mundo' (greatest love in the world) resides within the protagonist's heart. This contrast between the external perception of a vagabond and the internal reality of profound love highlights the disconnect between the protagonist's emotional world and how they might be judged by others.

The song also touches on themes of self-neglect and the use of alcohol as a means to forget, which are common tropes in music that deals with heartache. The protagonist admits to not being able to take care of themselves and to drinking in an attempt to escape their pain. The repetition of the lines throughout the song serves to reinforce the depth of the protagonist's feelings and the central role that the beloved plays in their life, to the point where they equate their entire existence with this person.