Itamar Assumpção (September 13, 1949 — June 12, 2003) was a Brazilian song… Read Full Bio ↴Itamar Assumpção (September 13, 1949 — June 12, 2003) was a Brazilian songwriter and composer who was born in Tietê, São Paulo. Assumpção built a strong reputation in the Brazilian independent and alternative music scenes over two decades (1980s and 1990s), a situation that was especially the case in his home state of São Paulo.

Itamar Assumpção was one of the biggest names and contributors in the Vanguarda Paulista ("São Paulo Vanguard/Avant-garde" in English), an alternative scene that dominated São Paulo in the very late 70s and the first half of the 80s. This movement united artists who operated involuntarily outside of the established commercial music industry during an era that pre-dated the Internet, the politics of downloading and the contemporary indie music scene. The "Vanguarda" was responsible for launching many new talents and establishing a foundation for autonomous, self-sufficient music production (and subsequent release) by artists such as Arrigo Barnabé and Grupo Rumo.

Eu tenho medo
Itamar Assumpção Lyrics

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Eu tenho medo
Você não pega mais na minha mão
Morro de medo
Que medo eu tenho da solidão

Eu estou com medo
Daquele carro na contra-mão
Que medo do medo que dá

Morro de medo
Que medo eu tenho da escuridão

Eu sou o rio você é o mar
Nosso encontro é pororoca
Você é a flor, eu sou o beija-flor
Nosso encontro é boca a boca

Eu tenho medo
Vivo no olho do furacão
Morro de medo
Que medo eu tenho daquele cão

Estou com medo
Medo do fogo desta paixão
Morro de medo
Que medo eu tenho de assombração

Eu sou o frio, você é o calor
Nosso encontro é choque térmico
Eu sou o cio, você o amor
Nosso encontro é epidérmico

Eu tenho medo
Você não pega mais na minha mão
Morro de medo
Que medo eu tenho da solidão

Eu tenho medo
Você não pega mais na minha mão
Que medo do medo que dá
Morro de medo
Que medo eu tenho da solidão

Que medo do medo que dá
Que medo do medo que dá

Que medo do medo que dá
Que medo do medo que dá

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Eu tenho medo" by Itamar Assumpção delve into the theme of fear and loneliness, painting a vivid picture of various fears that the singer is experiencing throughout the song. The repeated phrase "Eu tenho medo" (I am scared) serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability and apprehension felt by the singer. The opening lines express the fear of losing physical connection and intimacy as the singer laments that "Você não pega mais na minha mão" (You don't hold my hand anymore). The fear of being alone is pervasive, as the singer confesses to being terrified of loneliness itself: "Morro de medo / Que medo eu tenho da solidão" (I'm scared to death / I'm terrified of loneliness).

The lyrics then shift to describe a different kind of fear, that of facing imminent danger represented by a car driving in the wrong direction: "Daquele carro na contra-mão / Que medo do medo que dá" (That car in the wrong way / Fear of fear that gives). This fear is compounded by the looming darkness, symbolized by the fear of the unknown and unseen: "Morro de medo / Que medo eu tenho da escuridão" (I'm scared to death / I'm terrified of darkness).

The song also explores the metaphorical relationship between the singer and their partner, using elemental imagery to depict their union. The comparison of the singer to a river and their partner to the sea evokes the dynamic and sometimes tumultuous nature of their connection: "Eu sou o rio você é o mar / Nosso encontro é pororoca" (I am the river you are the sea / Our meeting is a tidal wave). Similarly, the imagery of a flower and a hummingbird symbolizes an intimate and reciprocal relationship: "Você é a flor, eu sou o beija-flor / Nosso encontro é boca a boca" (You are the flower, I am the hummingbird / Our meeting is mouth to mouth).

The lyrics culminate in a reflection on the fear of various emotional and physical dangers, such as the fear of being in the eye of a hurricane and the fear of a ferocious dog. The intensity of passion is also explored, with the mention of fear towards the burning fire of love: "Estou com medo / Medo do fogo desta paixão" (I am scared / Fear of the fire of this passion). The comparison of the singer to cold and their partner to warmth emphasizes the contrasting yet complementary nature of their relationship: "Eu sou o frio, você é o calor / Nosso encontro é choque térmico" (I am the cold, you are the warmth / Our meeting is a thermal shock).

In summary, "Eu tenho medo" encapsulates the complex emotions of fear, loneliness, and desire within the context of a relationship. The lyrics evoke a sense of vulnerability, longing, and uncertainty, while also celebrating the intricate interplay between two individuals. Through poetic imagery and introspective storytelling, Itamar Assumpção captures the universal experience of grappling with fears and desires in the pursuit of connection and intimacy.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music
Written by: Itamar Assumpcao

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