Menina Caloira

The song 'Menina Caloira' by Tuna Académica da Guarda - Copituna d'Oppidana is a heartfelt expression of unrequited love and longing. The lyrics tell the story of someone who is deeply enamored with a young woman, referred to as 'Menina Caloira,' which can be translated as 'Freshman Girl' or 'New Girl.' The singer is puzzled by her indifference and wonders what he might have done to deserve such neglect.

The repeated lines about the girl's blue eyes, described as 'flores do céu' (flowers of the sky) and 'dois danoninhos' (two little Danones, a brand of yogurt), suggest an idealization of her beauty and an intense desire to be close to her. The comparison to food ('prontos a comer') indicates a craving for her affection. However, the girl does not reciprocate the singer's feelings, leading to his plaintive questioning and the emotional plea in the chorus.

The chorus is a passionate appeal to the girl to open her heart and listen to the song, symbolizing the singer's wish for her to understand and return his feelings. The dramatic declaration of willingness to shout her name in the streets and give her the moon emphasizes the depth of his infatuation. The song captures the essence of unrequited love, with its mixture of adoration, confusion, and the hope for emotional reciprocation.