Trauma

In the song "Trauma" by Ícaro e Gilmar, the lyrics delve into the emotional aftermath of a deeply painful relationship. The narrator begins by describing how others perceive him as a habitual drinker and smoker, but he emphasizes that there was a time before these habits took hold. This sets the stage for a story of transformation driven by heartache and loss.

The narrator recounts lighting his first cigarette after being metaphorically 'erased' from someone's life. This act symbolizes the beginning of a downward spiral, where subsequent disappointments lead him to find solace in harmful habits. The repetition of the phrase "umas me deixaram vícios, outras me deixaram mágoa" (some left me with vices, others left me with sorrow) highlights the cumulative impact of past relationships. However, it is one particular person who inflicted the deepest wound, leaving him with trauma.

The song poignantly captures the struggle of moving on from a significant emotional injury. The narrator admits that his inability to engage in new relationships is a direct result of the trauma inflicted by this past lover. The repeated line "a culpa é da sua pessoa" (the fault is yours) underscores the lasting blame and unresolved pain. Through its raw and honest lyrics, "Trauma" explores themes of heartbreak, addiction, and the enduring scars left by profound emotional experiences.