Viagem
Vanessa da Mata Lyrics

In Vanessa da Mata's song "Viagem," she sings about a journey that was unexpectedly interrupted and replaced with a different one. The first line "Suspenderam a viagem," which translates to "they suspended the journey," sets the tone for the rest of the song. Instead of continuing on the original journey, she finds herself on a different train, headed towards Belém. She sings about the beauty of the landscape surrounding her and the desire to have time to collect ripe fruit in the wind. She mentions the pequi, a Brazilian fruit, which occupies her thoughts. She also sings about a basin full of bourbon mangoes. Vanessa Da Mata uses these beautiful descriptions to highlight the beauty of the land she is passing through.

The mood of the song takes a beautiful turn when Vanessa sings about the birth of her son, who is also on the journey with her. She reflects on the beauty of the landscape which surrounds them, acknowledging the new addition to her family. She is grateful for the experience and is content to live in the moment, knowing that she cannot stop time but instead, must continue to cherish the moments that she is experiencing. The lyrics portray a sense of wonder and appreciation for the world around her, despite the fact that her journey was unexpectedly rerouted. All throughout the song, she emphasizes that nothing is in vain, and that even though her journey's path has changed, she is still able to appreciate the beauty and excitement of life.