Como se fôra
Iris Lyrics


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Como se fôra o sol
No poente sombrio
No fechar das pétalas
De noites despidas

Como se fôra a nuvem
A passar levemente
Nos meus olhos serenos
De lágrimas ocultas

Nesse mar onde navego
Eu levo a onda vencida
Com a força que me entrego
Ao imenso mar da vida

Como se fôra o céu
A beijar o mar
Em ondas suaves
No meu corpo de luar

Como se fôra a onda
A beijar o meu corpo
Em doce volúpia
Nas margens do meu sonho

Nesse mar onde navego
Eu levo a onda vencida




Com a força que me entrego
Ao imenso mar da vida

Overall Meaning

The first stanza of Como se fôra talks about the setting sun, and how it brings a somber feeling. The closing petals of flowers signify the end of something, and the nights seem empty and lonely. The imagery in this stanza creates a sense of sadness and finality, as the day comes to an end and darkness takes over.


The second stanza references a passing cloud, which is a symbol of moving on, and this is contrasted with the calmness of the singer's eyes. The tears hidden behind the serenity of her eyes, indicate a lingering sadness, that is not easily expressed. The singer seems to be going through a period of transition, where things are changing around her, and she's trying to cope with her emotions.


The third stanza is about the sea, which is a metaphor for life. The singer says she carries a conquered wave with her, giving her strength to face the immense ocean of life. There's definitely a sense of resilience and determination in these lines, as the singer battles life's challenges with courage.


The fourth stanza describes the union of the sky and the sea, which is portrayed as a tender and beautiful moment. The singer likens the gentle waves to waves of the moon's light, which is almost poetic.


Finally, the last stanza is about the singer's body being embraced by the sea, which is once again portrayed as a romantic encounter. This is probably a metaphor for her finally surrendering to life, and accepting whatever it brings her way.


In summary, Como se fôra is a song about the ebb and flow of life, where the singer is trying to navigate her way through the ups and downs, while acknowledging the beauty of it all.


Line by Line Meaning

Como se fôra o sol
I feel like the sun, slowly disappearing in the dark of the evening


No poente sombrio
In the obscure sunset


No fechar das pétalas
As petals close


De noites despidas
Of stripped nights


Como se fôra a nuvem
I feel like the cloud


A passar levemente
Passing ever so lightly


Nos meus olhos serenos
Through my calm eyes


De lágrimas ocultas
With hidden tears


Nesse mar onde navego
In this sea where I navigate


Eu levo a onda vencida
I carry a conquered wave


Com a força que me entrego
With the strength that I surrender


Ao imenso mar da vida
To the immense sea of life


Como se fôra o céu
I feel like the sky


A beijar o mar
Kissing the sea


Em ondas suaves
In soft waves


No meu corpo de luar
On my moonlit body


Como se fôra a onda
I feel like the wave


A beijar o meu corpo
Kissing my body


Em doce volúpia
In sweet pleasure


Nas margens do meu sonho
On the shores of my dream




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