Dilema
Vulto Violeta Lyrics
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Não sei se serei capaz
Não sei
Não sei
Se serei eficaz
Olha bem para mim
Nada irás saber
Segredos de não ter
Olha bem assim
Novelos de cetim
O sol a crescer
A lua adormecer
O vento tira
O que acontece
Calma respira
Diz a tua prece
Perco o meu tempo
Preso no momento
Esqueço o dilema
Fora do esquema
Olha bem assim
Novelos de cetim
O sol a crescer
A lua adormecer
Olha bem para mim
Perfumes de jasmim
Nada irás saber
Segredos de não ter
Perco o meu tempo
Preso no momento
Esqueço o dilema
Fora do esquema
O vento tira
O que acontece
Calma respira
Diz a tua prece
The lyrics of Vulto Violeta's song "Dilema" talk about uncertainty, doubt, and the struggle to find one's way. The singer expresses her uncertainty about her own capabilities, wondering if she will be able to succeed or be effective in whatever she is trying to do. While she is struggling with these doubts, she invites the listener to explore her inner world, symbolized by perfumes of jasmim and novelos de cetim (silk threads).
Despite her questioning, the singer finds peace and reassurance in the natural world around her - the sun rising, the moon setting, and the wind blowing. She realizes that the wind can take away what happens, but she can stay centered and focused by calming herself down and saying a prayer.
The repeated phrase "perco o meu tempo" (I waste my time) suggests that the singer is caught up in the moment, not knowing what to do, and forgetting about the “dilema”. However, towards the end of the song, she seems to find a solution. By simply refocusing on the natural world and calming herself down, she is able to get back on track.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of uncertainty and inner turmoil along with the realization that through calmness and self-reflection, one can overcome their doubts and find their way.
Line by Line Meaning
Não sei se serei capaz
I am unsure if I have the ability to succeed
Não sei
I am uncertain
Não sei
I am unsure
Se serei eficaz
If I will be effective
Olha bem para mim
Look closely at me
Perfumes de jasmim
The scents of jasmine
Nada irás saber
You will not know
Segredos de não ter
The secrets I do not have
Olha bem assim
Look carefully
Novelos de cetim
Silk strings
O sol a crescer
The sun rising
A lua adormecer
The moon falling asleep
O vento tira
The wind takes away
O que acontece
What happens
Calma respira
Stay calm and breathe
Diz a tua prece
Say your prayer
Perco o meu tempo
I waste my time
Preso no momento
Stuck in the moment
Esqueço o dilema
I forget the dilemma
Fora do esquema
Outside of the plan
Olha bem assim
Look carefully
Novelos de cetim
Silk strings
O sol a crescer
The sun rising
A lua adormecer
The moon falling asleep
Olha bem para mim
Look closely at me
Perfumes de jasmim
The scents of jasmine
Nada irás saber
You will not know
Segredos de não ter
The secrets I do not have
Perco o meu tempo
I waste my time
Preso no momento
Stuck in the moment
Esqueço o dilema
I forget the dilemma
Fora do esquema
Outside of the plan
O vento tira
The wind takes away
O que acontece
What happens
Calma respira
Stay calm and breathe
Diz a tua prece
Say your prayer
Writer(s): Lino Cunha
Contributed by Jason O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.