2012
Planar Lyrics

The song "2012" by Planar is a beautiful, introspective piece that reflects upon the feeling of hopelessness and helplessness that many of us face in the face of a world that seems to be crumbling down around us. The opening lyrics, "Uma gota cai, E forma um rio, A faísca já, Correu o pavio, E ninguém viu acontecer" (A drop falls, And becomes a river, The spark has already, Run down the fuse, And nobody saw it happen) symbolize the way that little things often snowball into catastrophic events without our noticing until it's too late. The "fumaça que te cobre a visão" (smoke that covers your eyes) represents the way that we often use distractions and excuses to avoid confronting the reality of the situation. The repetition of the question "Se não importa mais pra que tentar?" (If it no longer matters, why try?) emphasizes the way that a sense of futility and despair can overwhelm us, making it seem that nothing we do can make a difference.

The second half of the song is somewhat more optimistic, urging the listener to take action and make use of what resources they have left. The line "Use bem se não convêm guardar" (Use it well if it doesn't suit you to keep) represents the idea that we should make the most of what we have, rather than hoarding or clinging to things that may no longer serve us. Overall, the song speaks to the feelings of anxiety and distress that many of us are likely to experience given the state of the world, but also suggests that it is possible to make a positive difference if we take purposeful action.