Acalanto e Paixão
Fagner Lyrics

In "Acalanto e Paixão," Fagner sings about the various aspects of life that come from birth and are woven into the fabric of our existence. His mother says that with the birth of the bird and fish, the threads of a net are woven that cradle our hearts. His sister says that life begins and the moon grows just like the ebb and flow of the tide. These things are the lullaby and passion that nurture us. However, Fagner's heart speaks the ingrate truth that with birth comes desire and thirst that drives us to seek out the same nets and dreams. The song ends with a plea to be cradled in a Northeastern net while battling a tumultuous emotional state.

The lyrics of "Acalanto e Paixão" are full of imagery and metaphor. Birds and fish refer to the beginning of the natural cycle of life. The net is a metaphor for the connections and relationships that we build during our lifetime, which provide shelter and stability. The moon symbolizes growth and the ebb and flow of emotions. The desire and thirst of the heart refer to the human need to find love, meaning, and purpose in life. The image of the Northeastern net creates a powerful sense of place, and the final lines speak to the complex emotional state of the singer, who is both tortured by fear and driven by passion.