Nossos Momentos

In 'Nossos Momentos,' Gal Costa delves into the transient nature of love and the bittersweet memories that linger after a relationship ends. The song opens with a nostalgic reflection on past moments of love, comparing them to the present, where the same words and feelings once shared now seem distant. This sets the tone for a journey through the remnants of a love that was once vibrant but has since faded away.

The imagery of writing a name in the sand, only for the sea to wash it away, serves as a powerful metaphor for the impermanence of love. Just as the sea erases the name, time and circumstances have erased the tangible aspects of the relationship, leaving only memories. This metaphor extends to the idea that words and promises, no matter how heartfelt, can be as fleeting as the tides.

Gal Costa's portrayal of a 'distant beach' and an 'inconstant heart' further emphasizes the theme of uncertainty and change. The heart, described as more unpredictable than the sea, suggests a lover who was never fully committed or reliable. The unfinished 'castle of affections' symbolizes the incomplete and unfulfilled nature of the relationship. The song concludes with a poignant acceptance that these moments, once shared, now exist only in memory, highlighting the inevitable passage of time and the ephemeral nature of human connections.