Sonho
Roupa Nova
A Dream of Love and Beauty
The song 'Sonho' by Roupa Nova is a poetic and dreamy exploration of love and desire. The lyrics describe a surreal experience where the narrator feels the presence of a beloved figure, almost like a deity, who brings beauty and color into their life. This figure is described as light as the wind, arriving in the early morning, which adds a mystical and ethereal quality to the encounter. The dreamlike state is so vivid that the narrator can almost physically feel the presence of this person, emphasizing the intensity of their emotions.
The recurring imagery of a 'deusa da beleza e cor' (goddess of beauty and color) highlights the idealization of the beloved, portraying them as a perfect and almost divine being. This metaphor elevates the love described in the song to a spiritual level, suggesting that the connection between the narrator and their beloved transcends the physical realm. The desire to see and feel this person in the morning signifies a longing for a new beginning and the hope that this dream will become a reality.
The song also touches on the bittersweet nature of dreams. While the dream brings immense pleasure and joy, it also leaves the narrator with a sense of longing and incompleteness when it fades away. The line 'Fugindo pelo ar, me deixando assim, sem dormir' (escaping through the air, leaving me like this, without sleep) captures the fleeting nature of dreams and the lingering impact they can have on our emotions. 'Sonho' beautifully encapsulates the ephemeral yet powerful experience of dreaming about love and the yearning for it to manifest in reality.