Velha Infância

The song 'Velha Infância' by Marisa Monte is a tender portrayal of love interwoven with the themes of friendship and nostalgia. The lyrics express a deep affection and a sense of comfort that the speaker finds in their beloved, equating the relationship to the simplicity and joy found in childhood memories. The repeated lines 'Você é assim / Um sonho pra mim' translate to 'You are like this / A dream to me,' emphasizing the idealized and cherished nature of the loved one in the speaker's eyes.

Marisa Monte's gentle and melodic delivery of the song enhances the feeling of warmth and intimacy. The chorus, which speaks of singing, dancing, and never tiring of being childlike, suggests a relationship that is not only romantic but also playful and supportive. The reference to 'velha infância,' or 'old childhood,' evokes a sense of returning to a time of innocence and carefree happiness, which the couple seems to recreate with each other.

The imagery of guidance and companionship in the lines 'Seus olhos, meu clarão / Me guiam dentro da escuridão' ('Your eyes, my brightness / They guide me within the darkness') and 'Seus pés me abrem o caminho / Eu sigo e nunca me sinto só' ('Your feet open the way / I follow and never feel alone') reinforces the idea that the beloved is a beacon of light and a source of unwavering support for the speaker. The song captures the essence of a love that is both a refuge and a playground, a place where the speaker finds joy, solace, and a connection that harks back to the simplicity of childhood emotions.