É considerado um hitmaker brasileiro, tendo mais de 20 canções de (1999 a 2019) no top Brasil no seguimento adulto e popular,tendo vendido o número em torno de 4,5 milhões de cópias em sua carreira.
Contraste
Jorge Vercillo Lyrics
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Obra de arte
Demoliu minha solidão
Com seu guindaste
De carinho e de clarão
Que faz contraste com a dor
Peço quase em oração:
- Nunca se afaste amor
Tarde de praia
Na minha rede
Tomara que caia
Uma criatura assim
Deus que me valha
Canto de sereia
Rabo de arraia
Noite de luar tem fim
Eu dava tudo
Você pra mim, tô feito
Eu ganho o mundo
Fui só mergulhar,
De repente sumiu de mim
Que imagem, que visão
Obra de arte
Demoliu minha solidão
Com seu guindaste
De carinho e de clarão
Que faz contraste com a dor
Peço quase em oração:
- Nunca se afaste amor
Tarde de praia
Na minha rede
Tomara que caia
Uma criatura assim
Deus que me valha
Canto de sereia
Rabo de arraia
Noite de luar tem fim
Eu dava tudo
Você pra mim, tô feito
Eu ganho o mundo
Fui só mergulhar,
De repente sumiu de mim
Tarde de praia
Na minha rede
Tomara que caia
Uma criatura assim
Deus que me valha
Canto de sereia
Rabo de arraia
Noite de luar tem fim
Eu dava tudo
Você pra mim, tô feito
Eu ganho o mundo
Fui só mergulhar,
De repente sumiu de mim
The lyrics of Jorge Vercillo's "Contraste" express the contrasting emotions of love and loss. The first verse describes the powerful impact of love, comparing it to an artwork that demolishes the singer's loneliness. The imagery of a crane, usually associated with construction or destruction, is used to describe the tenderness and brightness of the love that contrasts with the singer's pain. The repetition of the plea "nunca se afaste amor" (never leave me, love) emphasizes the fear of losing what brings happiness.
The second verse, seemingly disconnected from the first, adds to the sense of longing and vulnerability. The setting is a beach, a place that symbolizes relaxation and pleasure, yet the singer is in his hammock, wishing for the arrival of a "criatura assim" (a creature like that). The reference to God and the alluring sound of a siren's song add to the mystical quality of the desire. However, like the disappearing stingray tail mentioned later, the object of desire suddenly disappears, leaving the singer empty and willing to give up everything for it.
Overall, the song portrays love as both powerful and fragile, capable of creating beauty but also leading to loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Que imagem, que visão
The singer is marveling at the beauty of their love interest.
Obra de arte
The singer considers their love interest a work of art.
Demoliu minha solidão
The singer's loneliness was shattered by their love interest's presence.
Com seu guindaste
The artist uses a metaphor of a crane to describe the way their love interest lifted them up emotionally.
De carinho e de clarão
The artist describes the way their love interest brought light and warmth into their life.
Que faz contraste com a dor
The singer contrasts the joy their love interest brings with the pain they've experienced in the past.
Peço quase em oração
The singer expresses a desperate plea for their love interest to stay with them.
- Nunca se afaste amor
The artist begs their love interest to never leave them.
Tarde de praia
The setting of the artist's memories.
Na minha rede
The artist may be referring to a hammock on the beach, or a metaphor for a comfortable place in their mind.
Tomara que caia
The singer is expressing a desire for a specific type of bathing suit top to fall off.
Uma criatura assim
The artist is referring to an attractive person they hope to meet on the beach.
Deus que me valha
The singer is seeking divine intervention or help in getting what they want.
Canto de sereia
The singer uses a metaphor of a mermaid's song to describe the allure of their love interest.
Rabo de arraia
The singer references a stingray's tail to describe the ups and downs of their love interest's behavior.
Noite de luar tem fim
The artist acknowledges that moments of happiness are fleeting.
Eu dava tudo
The artist would give up everything for their love interest.
Você pra mim, tô feito
The singer states that they feel complete with their love interest.
Eu ganho o mundo
The singer feels like they can conquer anything with their love interest by their side.
Fui só mergulhar,
The artist may be using this line as a metaphor to describe taking a risk by falling in love.
De repente sumiu de mim
The artist's love interest disappeared or left them unexpectedly, causing pain.
Writer(s): Jorge Vercillo
Contributed by Sadie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.