Entre A Cruz E A Espada
Soweto Lyrics

Lá Laiá Laiá
The singer begins the song with a nonsensical expression to set a playful and emotive tone.

Laiá Laiá Lauê
The chorus reinforces the nonsensical expression to create a memorable melody that invites participation.

Estou na solidão
The singer admits being lonely and vulnerable without the love of their partner.

Então cadê você?
The singer asks their partner where they are, expressing a longing for their presence.

O dia está vazio sem você
The singer describes the emptiness they feel during the day without their partner.

A fase de carinho acabou
The singer acknowledges that the phase of affection they shared with their partner is over.

Ah! Ah!
The singer uses an interjection to express their frustration and sadness.

Se ela soubesse
The singer speaks to their partner in the third person, suggesting they would understand their pain if they knew.

Como é grande a minha dor
The singer emphasizes the intensity of their suffering.

Teria ao menos consideração...
The singer hopes their partner would at least have consideration for their feelings.

Cruzar os braços não é solução
The singer argues that doing nothing is not a solution to their problems.

Quem vê de fora
The singer acknowledges that outsiders may not understand their situation.

Vê outra intenção
The singer suggests that outsiders may assign motives to their behavior that are not accurate.

Pessoalmente eu quero lhe falar
The singer expresses their desire to speak to their partner in person, indicating the importance of communication.

Sinto frio nesta solidão
The singer describes their loneliness as a cold feeling, emphasizing the emotional impact on them.

Quero aquela antiga emoção...
The singer expresses their wish to feel the same emotions they experienced with their partner in the past.

Entre a cruz e a espada estou
The singer uses an idiom to express their dilemma of being in a no-win situation.

Sem amor não sei viver
The singer emphasizes the importance of love in their life, suggesting they cannot live without it.

Se fico com você
The singer weighs the consequences of staying with their partner.

Eu posso até sofrer
The singer acknowledges the possibility of suffering if they stay with their partner.

Se fico sem você
The singer weighs the consequences of leaving their partner.

Eu sofro muito mais...
The singer suggests that leaving their partner would cause them greater suffering.