Inbox

Scatolove's song 'Inbox' is a whimsical and passionate plea for intimacy and connection amidst chaos. The lyrics are a blend of romantic yearning and playful imagery, where the narrator expresses a desire to be with their loved one, even if it means creating a storm or a volcanic eruption. The song opens with the narrator praying to Saint Peter, asking for a deluge that would provide an excuse to stay indoors with their beloved. This request for rain and flooding is a metaphor for the overwhelming emotions and the lengths the narrator is willing to go to be close to their partner.

The chorus repeatedly asks, 'Casa comigo?' which translates to 'Marry me?' This phrase is cleverly intertwined with the idea of being 'trapped' together in a house, suggesting a desire for both physical closeness and a deeper, lifelong commitment. The playful mention of 'bóia, véu, pé de pato e vestido' (float, veil, flippers, and dress) adds a humorous touch, envisioning a wedding in the midst of a flood. This imagery highlights the narrator's willingness to embrace unconventional and even absurd scenarios to be with their loved one.

In the second verse, the narrator imagines a volcanic eruption, referencing Mount Vesuvius, to convey the intensity of their passion. The idea of being thrown into lava to 'warm, heat, and maybe burn' their partner underscores the fiery nature of their love. The repeated refrain of 'te trancar em casa comigo' (lock you in the house with me) emphasizes the narrator's desire to create a private world for just the two of them, away from external distractions. The song concludes with a charmingly mundane image of eating 'Macajão' on a Sunday, grounding the fantastical elements in everyday life and reinforcing the theme of finding joy and connection in both extraordinary and ordinary moments.