Reincidente

In 'Reincidente,' Sela Vaqueira delves into the emotional turmoil of encountering a past lover and the struggle to avoid falling back into old patterns. The song opens with the narrator expressing fear of meeting their ex and becoming 'reincidente,' or a repeat offender, in the cycle of their past relationship. This fear is rooted in the pain and weakness they experienced before, highlighting the difficulty of moving on from a significant emotional bond.

As the song progresses, the narrator confronts their ex and realizes that the doubts they harbored have dissipated. Despite the initial pain, they find solace in the fact that the relationship is truly over. The lyrics, 'Você está viva, mas morreu pra mim,' poignantly capture the sentiment of acknowledging the ex's existence while emotionally detaching from them. The narrator reflects on how time has opened their eyes, allowing them to see the relationship for what it truly was and to understand that it was better to end it.

The song also explores the dynamics of their past relationship, describing it as a 'trágica' story where they were once lovers but are now exes. The narrator acknowledges that trying to make the relationship work was a mistake and that ending it was the right decision. The lyrics emphasize the importance of self-worth and the realization that loving someone who doesn't reciprocate equally leads to suffering. The song concludes with a powerful message about personal freedom and growth, as the narrator gains their freedom by losing their ex, symbolizing the transformation from being part of a 'Nós' (us) to becoming two separate 'Eus' (selves).