Mal Secreto

The song 'Mal Secreto' by Jards Macalé is a poignant exploration of the internal struggles and the facades people maintain to hide their true feelings. The lyrics reveal a narrative of a person who outwardly appears composed and untroubled, claiming to be a 'hardworking boy' who doesn't cry or run away from his problems. This stoic front is a defense mechanism, a way to 'massacre' his fear and 'mask' his pain, suggesting a battle with inner demons that is hidden from the world.

As the song progresses, the protagonist admits to a private suffering that emerges when alone. The mention of moving his face in the mirror and his soul crying when others leave indicates a stark contrast between his public persona and his private despair. The reference to seeing Rio de Janeiro with a 'dirty red eye' could symbolize a tainted view of the world, possibly due to personal grief or disillusionment. The city may represent the bustling life and beauty that the protagonist cannot fully engage with because of his inner turmoil.

The closing lines of the song reveal a release of the pent-up emotions that the protagonist experiences in solitude. The act of running, crying, and talking contrasts sharply with the earlier claims of stoicism. The final act of pouring all these feelings into a verse titled 'Mal secreto' (Secret Evil) suggests that the protagonist finds solace in expressing his pain through poetry or song, hinting at the therapeutic power of artistic expression in coping with emotional distress.