With You

Smoke City's song 'With You' delves into the complex and often contradictory emotions that come with deep romantic relationships. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a love that is both exhilarating and painful, capturing the essence of a passionate yet tumultuous connection. The opening lines, 'With you I felt love / With you I felt the pain,' immediately set the tone for a relationship that is as fulfilling as it is challenging. The singer describes a sense of unity with their partner, where they become 'one / In a mad love of so no limits,' highlighting the intensity and all-consuming nature of their bond.

The song also explores the darker side of this intense love, particularly the fear of separation and the resulting obsession and jealousy. The lines 'The fear of separation / Became an obsession / Jealousy and jealous scenes / Until the castle tumbled down' illustrate how these negative emotions can erode even the strongest of relationships. The metaphor of the castle tumbling down signifies the collapse of what was once a seemingly unbreakable bond. The imagery of love turning into smoke, 'that I can smell but not touch,' poignantly captures the sense of loss and the lingering presence of a love that can no longer be physically grasped.

Ultimately, the song is about the necessity of letting go, even when it feels impossible. The repeated refrain, 'Had to let / My love go / To let it go,' underscores the painful but necessary act of releasing a love that has become destructive. The song concludes with a sense of acceptance and calm, as the singer acknowledges that the relationship has ended but the memories and emotions will always remain. The use of Portuguese phrases like 'Tudo tudo tudo o nada' (All or nothing) adds a layer of cultural richness, emphasizing the universal nature of these emotions.