Dias de Lua

Emílio Santiago's song 'Dias de Lua' delves into the complex and often contradictory emotions that come with love and passion. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a heart walking a tightrope, balancing between the highs and lows of romantic entanglement. The opening lines suggest a haunting presence, an 'assombração,' that torments the narrator, hinting at the intoxicating and sometimes painful nature of love. This 'envenenamento de paixão' or 'poisoning of passion' captures the duality of love as both a source of warmth and a chilling experience.

The song continues to explore the precariousness of love, describing the heart as walking on a tightrope 'acidentalmente sem se machucar,' or 'accidentally without getting hurt.' This metaphor underscores the inherent risks involved in love, where one wrong step can lead to emotional turmoil. The mention of 'traição' or 'betrayal' as something 'natural' further complicates the narrative, suggesting that infidelity and heartbreak are almost inevitable parts of the romantic experience.

In the chorus, Santiago shifts the tone slightly, asking for 'mais uma dose' or 'one more dose' of love, despite its potential to 'arranha, incendeia e não faz mal nenhum'—scratch, ignite, and yet cause no harm. This paradoxical desire for more love, even when it burns, highlights the addictive nature of passion. The longing for 'Lua em pleno dia,' or 'the moon in broad daylight,' symbolizes an impossible or rare desire, encapsulating the yearning for an all-encompassing, perfect love. Santiago's soulful delivery and the poetic lyrics make 'Dias de Lua' a poignant exploration of the beautiful yet perilous journey of love.