Cantinho Escondido
Marisa Monte Lyrics

"Canitnho Escondido" by Marisa Monte is a song that talks about the hidden corners inside every person where memories and nostalgia reside. The lyrics start with the line "Dentro de cada pessoa tem um cantinho escondido decorado de saudade" which translates to "Inside every person, there's a hidden corner decorated with nostalgia." This verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, which emphasizes the importance of having a place to return to, especially when everything else is in flux. The second verse emphasizes this importance by describing the corner as a place where the heart can rest, and as an address that is frequented, even though it's not the place where one resides. The lyrics go on to describe this corner as being situated at the corner of dreams and reason, at the center of the chest, in the wide space of illusion. According to the song, the heart has no barriers and can descend a hill, lose control slowly, and experience a waterfall, a mountain, roulette and happiness.

Despite the freedom to wander and get lost, the song reminds listeners to always have a corner to return home to. The last verse of the song emphasizes this, "Eu posso até mudar, mas onde quer que eu vá, o meu cantinho há de ir," which translates to "I may even change, but wherever I go, my corner will follow." This highlights the importance of having a sense of belonging and a place where one can always feel at home. In a sense, the song teaches listeners to be grateful for the warm memories that remain in their hearts and to always remember where they come from.