Song Meaning
The lyrics paint a picture of relentless renewal, starting with the dawn. "Renascerá a aurora" (The dawn will be reborn) sets a tone of perpetual beginnings. The narrator emphasizes that "começa tudo agora" (everything begins now) and "a cada instante tudo recomeçará" (at every moment everything will restart). This isn't just about a new day, but a constant cycle of starting over, mirroring the natural growth of a lily "ao vento" (in the wind). Life, however, moves on "sem nos pedir licença" (without asking our permission), a subtle reminder of its fleeting nature.
The core tension lies in the juxtaposition of this constant rebirth with the inevitability of life's passage and eventual end. The narrator asserts "Fizemos nossa hora" (We made our time) and "refaremos cada hora que chegar" (we will remake each hour that arrives), suggesting an active engagement with time. Yet, this is immediately followed by the declaration that "a vida passará / Sem nos pedir licença" (life will pass / without asking our permission), creating a push-and-pull between seizing the moment and acknowledging its transient quality. The repetition of "sem nos pedir licença" underscores this feeling of life happening *to* us, regardless of our efforts.
The most striking craft element is the powerful metaphor of "Siameses são nossos destinos" (Siamese twins are our destinies). This imagery vividly conveys an unbreakable, intertwined fate between the speaker and another. It elevates their connection beyond mere companionship to an essential, inseparable bond that will persist "Até a luz se apagar" (Until the light goes out). This profound connection is the anchor against the relentless flow of time and the impersonal march of life, giving the cyclical theme a deeply personal and urgent weight.