O Jardim

In 'O Jardim,' Tiago Bettencourt uses the metaphor of a garden to explore themes of love, care, and emotional healing. The lyrics express a deep desire to nurture and protect a loved one, symbolized by the 'flower' that the singer wants to water and care for. This imagery suggests a relationship that requires attention and tenderness to flourish. The garden represents a shared space of emotional intimacy and growth, where both individuals can find peace and solace.

The repeated plea to 'let me enter the garden' and 'let me exist in the new space you found in me' highlights the singer's longing to be a part of the loved one's inner world. This request signifies a desire for mutual vulnerability and connection, where both parties can reveal their true selves and heal together. The mention of 'the part of you that is sad' indicates an awareness of the loved one's struggles and a willingness to help them overcome their pain.

The chorus emphasizes the reciprocal nature of this relationship, with the garden being a creation of both individuals ('the garden that was made from us'). The garden not only symbolizes their shared love but also serves as a source of strength and renewal. The lines 'this cold makes those who stay tremble and brings back what you have and is mine' and 'this river makes those who stay grow and brings back what you have because it is mine' suggest that enduring challenges together can lead to personal and relational growth. The garden, therefore, becomes a metaphor for a resilient and nurturing love that can withstand difficulties and foster mutual healing.