Em dius adéu
Mishima Lyrics

The lyrics of Mishima's song Em dius adéu express a desire for the end of a relationship. The singer asks of their partner, "If it's true that you want to leave me, please do it in the morning, quietly, before I wake up because what I want now is to sleep." The singer suggests that it would be easier if their partner left while they were sleeping, without any dramatic confrontation or discussion. The repeated desire for sleep reflects a sense of exhaustion with the relationship and the pain of having to say goodbye.

But then the lyrics take a dreamy turn, suggesting that the singer imagines a different life with their partner. In their dreams, they see "another sun" and their faces "shining with a different smile, without irony or bitterness" as they play together by a river under the trees. They "play with phrases from other people", perhaps suggesting that their communication has become stale and in need of new life. But then they share a moment that surprises the singer, as their partner hides away and whispers, "you say goodbye to me," suggesting that they too are struggling with the end of the relationship.

Overall, the lyrics of Em dius adéu show the difficulty of parting with someone you care about deeply. The desire for simplicity and ease in saying goodbye is tempered by a recognition of the complexity and depth of the emotions involved. The dream sequence hints at what might have been, and at the possibility of finding a new way forward.