Até Ontem

In 'Até Ontem,' Seu Pereira e Coletivo 401 delve into the raw emotions of heartbreak and longing. The song's narrator is caught in a painful limbo, waiting for a lover who may never return. The opening lines, 'Tô te esperando, amor / Resta saber se irás voltar,' set the tone of uncertainty and hope. The use of 'até ontem' (until yesterday) suggests that the relationship was recently intact, making the current absence even more poignant. The imagery of the lover's mouth and boots, once familiar and comforting, now serve as painful reminders of what has been lost.

The song's middle section reveals the narrator's exhaustion and desperation. 'Tô tão cansado, amor / Resta saber se irei dormir' speaks to the sleepless nights and restless days spent in anticipation. The mention of 'a dor do abandono' (the pain of abandonment) likened to 'maresia' (sea spray) beautifully captures the corrosive nature of heartache. This metaphor suggests that just as sea spray gradually wears down even the toughest materials, the pain of abandonment slowly erodes the narrator's spirit.

In the final verses, the narrator's plea for forgiveness and understanding is laid bare. 'Já te pedi perdão / Ah, por favor! / Tente entender' highlights the complexity of human relationships, where mistakes are made, but love persists. The repeated line, 'Nada é perfeito' (nothing is perfect), serves as a poignant reminder that imperfections are part of life and love. The song closes with a glimmer of hope that one day, the lover might realize this and return, but until then, the narrator remains in a state of emotional turmoil.