80 Anos

The song '80 Anos' by Sorriso Maroto is a sensitive and painful portrayal of the moment when two people realize that love between them is no longer enough to keep them together. It’s a narrative of farewell that paradoxically carries the hope of new beginnings and the melancholy of memories that will never completely fade away.

Right at the beginning, 'É difícil ter que entender / Dói demais, é melhor assim,' the lyrical voice exposes an internal conflict: accepting the end is painful but necessary. Love here isn’t denied; it still lingers, but separation emerges as an act of courage—a way to preserve something greater than the pain of staying together. The verse, 'Às vezes, deixar ir embora / É um começo e não um fim,' reflects this duality: the breakup isn’t the end of love but the possibility of rediscovering themselves, even if on different paths.

Thes verse,'Por mais que você more ainda na minha mente / Eu tô criando forças pra te despejar' reveal the inner struggle of letting go. It’s almost impossible to erase someone who left such a profound mark, and the attempt to 'evict' these memories shows the difficulty of moving forward. This separation is more emotional than physical, highlighting how deeply intertwined these two souls still are.

In the chorus, 'Talvez você me esqueça amanhã, beijando / Talvez eu só te esqueça aos oitenta anos,' there’s a disparity between how quickly the other person might move on and the eternity the narrator foresees for themselves. This pain is bittersweet, as it also carries the acceptance that each person has their own way of dealing with loss.

Finally, 'Ou a gente foi escola um pro outro / Pra aprender como se ama,' offers a serene resignation. Even if the love has ended, it wasn’t in vain. They taught each other how to love, and that is eternal. It’s a goodbye that leaves scars, but also gratitude.