Cicatrizes

Song Meaning

The lyrics paint a picture of someone caught in a cycle of a tumultuous relationship, where time is supposed to heal, but old wounds keep reopening. The narrator acknowledges the passage of time and the expectation of healing, stating, "O tempo me falou que leva / Tempo pra cicatrizar." Yet, this healing seems elusive, as "tudo sempre volta pro lugar," suggesting a persistent pull back to the past and the person who caused it. This sets up a central tension: the desire for closure versus the inability to let go, a feeling amplified by the narrator's passive waiting: "Eu te espero chegar." The chorus directly questions the value of this ongoing struggle, posing, "o que vale isso tudo / Se a gente não for, tenta mais uma vez?" This highlights the futility of repeating painful patterns. The post-chorus, however, introduces a stark contrast between the superficial allure of "Luz de show, money, blow" and the raw reality of emotional desolation, with the narrator admitting, "Eu tô onde você me deixou." This juxtaposition reveals a deep dependency, where external success means little compared to the emotional void left by this person. The most striking element is the narrator's vulnerability and almost resigned acceptance of their situation. Despite the pain, there's a persistent hope, or perhaps a fear of loneliness, that fuels their willingness to endure. The lines "Sem você tenho medo de sofrer no final" and the admission that the other person also felt "saudade" suggest a shared, albeit damaged, connection. The narrator seems to believe, "Eu acho que a gente ainda tem muito pra viver," clinging to the possibility of a future, even if the present is defined by past hurts and unresolved feelings.