Esquecimento

In 'Esquecimento,' Skank explores the themes of urgency, communication, and the struggle to connect. The song juxtaposes two contrasting approaches to life and relationships. The narrator is proactive, restless, and eager to move forward, while the other person is passive, silent, and hesitant. This dynamic is evident in the lines, 'Enquanto você para e espera / Eu ando, invado / Eu abro a porta e entro,' where the narrator's actions are in stark contrast to the other person's inaction.

The song's chorus, 'Não sei por que você / Insiste em demorar / Eu quero que você / Diga já,' highlights the narrator's frustration with the other person's reluctance to act or communicate. This sense of urgency is further emphasized by the repeated mention of various locations, from Japan to Jamaica, suggesting that the narrator is willing to go to great lengths to bridge the gap between them. The use of different modes of transportation, 'De charrete ou caminhão / De carro ou caminhando a pé,' symbolizes the narrator's determination to overcome any obstacle to achieve connection.

The song also delves into the emotional toll of this disconnect. The line, 'No banco sem guitarra elétrica / Com violão, escrevo esse lamento,' portrays the narrator's sorrow and longing, using the metaphor of writing a lament with an acoustic guitar to convey a sense of raw, unfiltered emotion. The final lines, 'Pois como molha a água a pedra / Meu canto encerra o seu esquecimento,' suggest that the narrator's persistent efforts and emotional expressions are an attempt to erode the other person's indifference, much like water gradually wears down stone. Through these vivid metaphors and emotional contrasts, 'Esquecimento' captures the complexities of human relationships and the deep desire for mutual understanding and connection.