No Escuro (part. Maria Gadú)

In 'No Escuro,' Sandy, featuring Maria Gadú, delves into the complexities of love and longing. The song opens with imagery of a waning moon and the fading of physical traces of a lover, symbolizing the passage of time and the gradual disappearance of a once-intense connection. The lyrics convey a sense of yearning as the narrator laments the loss of their lover's presence, both physically and emotionally. This sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the desire to reclaim and relive those intimate moments.

The chorus, 'De você, só quero tudo / No claro e no escuro,' highlights the narrator's willingness to embrace every aspect of their lover, both in the light and in the dark. This duality suggests a relationship that thrives on both the visible, tangible moments and the hidden, intimate ones. The repetition of 'Te vejo no escuro' emphasizes the importance of these private, unseen moments in maintaining the connection. The darkness here is not a place of fear but a sanctuary where true understanding and reconciliation occur.

As the song progresses, the narrator expresses a longing to return to a timeless state of love, where the embrace of a lover brings both liberation and a sense of belonging. The imagery of being 'transported / Pro amassado do lençol' evokes a sense of nostalgia for the physical and emotional intimacy shared in the past. The song concludes with a reaffirmation of the importance of these moments in the dark, suggesting that true connection and healing happen away from the world's gaze. 'No Escuro' is a poignant exploration of love's enduring power and the deep, often hidden, bonds that sustain it.