Ainda Ontem Chorei de Saudade (part. Chitãozinho e Xororó, Zezé Di Camargo e Luciano e Marciano)

The song 'Ainda Ontem Chorei de Saudade' by Victor e Leo, featuring Chitãozinho e Xororó, Zezé Di Camargo e Luciano, and Marciano, is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the enduring pain of saudade—a Portuguese term that encapsulates a deep emotional state of nostalgic longing for something or someone that one loves and is now lost. The lyrics convey a heartfelt narrative of a person grappling with the aftermath of a breakup, where the request to disappear and forget the past is met with the realization that such a task is nearly impossible.

The song opens with the protagonist receiving a letter from their former lover, asking them to disappear and never seek them out again. Despite the willingness to comply with this request, the protagonist acknowledges that forgetting is futile and a waste of time. This sets the stage for the recurring theme of saudade, as the protagonist admits to crying from longing just the day before, while rereading the letter and smelling the lingering perfume—a sensory trigger that intensifies the emotional pain.

The chorus encapsulates the internal conflict: the protagonist is torn between killing the love they still feel or being consumed by jealousy. This dichotomy is further explored in the verses, where the protagonist oscillates between hatred and longing throughout the day, only to find solace in dreams where they can still embrace and kiss their lost love. The dreams, being personal and untouchable, offer a bittersweet refuge from the harsh reality of unrequited love. The song beautifully captures the essence of saudade, illustrating how love can persist in the heart and mind, even when it is no longer reciprocated in reality.