Seresta

Rolando Boldrin's song 'Seresta' is a poignant exploration of loneliness and unrequited love, set against the backdrop of a serene night. The term 'seresta' refers to a traditional Brazilian serenade, often performed at night, and Boldrin uses this cultural reference to paint a vivid picture of a solitary figure strumming his guitar under the moonlight. The imagery of 'meu violão em seresta à luz de um luar' (my guitar in serenade under the moonlight) evokes a sense of romanticism and nostalgia, as the singer pours his heart out to the night sky.

The lyrics convey a deep sense of melancholy, as the singer finds himself alone, despite the natural world's beauty and harmony around him. The line 'Só eu tristonho na rua, sozinho, sem ninguém' (Only I, sad in the street, alone, without anyone) highlights his isolation. This contrast between the festive nature of the surroundings and his inner sadness amplifies the emotional weight of the song. The recurring theme of singing to the moon, 'Vivo cantando pra lua,' symbolizes his longing and the futility of his efforts to reach his beloved, who remains absent.

Boldrin's 'Seresta' is not just a song about personal sorrow; it also taps into the universal experience of yearning and the pain of unreciprocated affection. The repeated refrain, 'A canção que é só tua, meu querido bem' (The song that is only yours, my dear), underscores the personal and intimate nature of his serenade, making his solitude even more palpable. Through its simple yet evocative lyrics, 'Seresta' captures the essence of a heart that sings in the night, hoping for a response that never comes.