Recado Falado
Maria Bethânia Lyrics


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Haverá sempre, sempre entre nós esse digo não digo
Esse T de tensão, esse A de amor ressentido
Qualquer coisa no ar, esse desassossego
Um recado falado, um bilhete guardado, um segredo
Um desejo no lábio, um carinho travado, um azedo
Qualquer coisa no ar, esse desassossego
No metrô da saudade seremos fiéis passageiros
Um agosto molhado, um dezembro passado, um janeiro
Qualquer coisa no ar, esse desassossego
Cessará finalmente entre nós esse mito, não minto




Esse I de ilusão, esse T de tesão infinito
Qualquer coisa no ar, esse desassossego.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Maria Bethânia's song Recado Falado reflect the complexity of an unpredictable and disquieting love relationship. The song starts with the statement that there will always be a tension between the couple, represented by the letters "T" and "A" for tension and resentful love, respectively. The following verse elaborates on the feelings that are in the air, the discomfort that arises from not being sure what the other person thinks, feels, or wants. The chorus repeats this idea and adds that there might be a spoken message, a hidden note, or some other secret that adds to the uncertainty. The second verse adds more layers to these emotions, describing a desire unfulfilled, a fondness that is held back, and a sour taste that pervades the relationship. The chorus repeats again, emphasizing the unease and the vague sense of foreboding.


As the song progresses, it depicts the couple as passengers on the subway of nostalgia, implying that they are not really in the present, but rather moving through the memories and echoes of their past encounters. The lyrics mention specific months, August and December, and the more neutral "January," perhaps indicating that these are significant dates for the couple, either because of happy or sad events. The idea of the "something in the air" returns in this verse, but this time, it is not just a feeling but a definitive presence, something that cannot be ignored or explained away. The final verse suggests that the couple's relationship might have a mythic quality to it, something that is not entirely real but is sustained by illusions and desires that cannot be fulfilled. The song ends on the same unsettling note as it began, as if to suggest that there might be no resolution to this tension and restlessness.


Overall, Maria Bethânia's Recado Falado is a poignant and introspective reflection on the complexities of love and relationships. The lyrics capture the ebb and flow of emotions, the uncertainties and fears that can arise when two people try to connect. The song's melody is haunting and ethereal, matching perfectly with the vague and elusive feelings that the lyrics convey.


Line by Line Meaning

Haverá sempre, sempre entre nós esse digo não digo
There will always be this hesitation between us, the things left unsaid.


Esse T de tensão, esse A de amor ressentido
The tension between us and the lingering resentment of our past love.


Qualquer coisa no ar, esse desassossego
There's something in the air, a restlessness we can't shake.


Um recado falado, um bilhete guardado, um segredo
A message spoken, a note kept, a secret between us.


Um desejo no lábio, um carinho travado, um azedo
A desire on the lips, a withheld touch, a sour feeling.


No metrô da saudade seremos fiéis passageiros
In this subway of nostalgia, we will be faithful passengers.


Um agosto molhado, um dezembro passado, um janeiro
A wet August, a past December, a new January.


Cessará finalmente entre nós esse mito, não minto
This myth between us will finally cease, I'm not lying.


Esse I de ilusão, esse T de tesão infinito
This illusion and infinite desire between us.


Qualquer coisa no ar, esse desassossego
There's something in the air, a restlessness we can't shake.




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Comments from YouTube:

Luiz Marsuely

Essa interpretação foi além do criador , com esse arranjo e voz, Alceu tem que tirar o chapéu.

Peu Roberto Almeida

LINDA DEMAIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ricardo Mac

Linda interpretação da música de Alceu Valença....

Jornalista daniel Soares Jornalista Daniel Soares

Incrível 👏🏼

Canal Tudo Games

Apesar da música ser do Alceu , ele só gravou depois de ver que foi um sucesso na voz da Bethânia um ano antes!

Various LPs

A versão original era de Alceu Valença do álbum Andar,Andar de 1990.

Various LPs

@BPJC COSTÃO Ah sim , isso eu não sabia 😅

BPJC COSTÃO

Mpb Para Sempre Mas essa música está no álbum "Maria" que a Bethânia lançou em 1988 , aliás é a primeira faixa do álbum... então msm a música sendo do Alceu, Bethânia gravou primeiro.

Lica Lilica

Valeu jefferson!

Jéssica Moraes

puta que pariu brthania

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