O Sol by Vitor Kley — Verse

Ô, sol

Oh, sun

Repetition emphasizes affection or necessity.

Calling the sun is a poetic device inviting listeners to appreciate its presence and warmth.

Vê se não esquece

See if you don't forget

This phrase uses an imperative form, often used informally among friends.

This reflects a casual, yet urgent request, similar to urging a friend to remember something important.

Ô, sol, vê se não esquece

Oh, sun, see if you don't forget

Combines endearing expression with a polite reminder.

The sun is symbolically asked to remember something significant, showing its integral role in life.

E me ilumina

And light me up

In Portuguese, 'ilumina' can mean both 'light up physically' and 'enlighten' spiritually or emotionally.

The phrase is often used metaphorically, signifying a need for guidance or hope.

Preciso de você aqui

I need you here

'Você' is the polite form of 'you', commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese.

Expresses the theme of longing, common in Portuguese-speaking cultures which value close-knit relationships.

E me ilumina, preciso de você aqui

And enlighten me, I need you here

Combining needs for emotional light and presence.

This captures the essence of Portuguese saudade—a deep emotional state of longing.

Vê se enriquece

See if you enrich

'Enriquece' means to enrich or enhance, often used in wider contexts than wealth.

Implies a request for improvement or enhancement, underlining the sun’s life-giving attributes.

Ô, sol, vê se enriquece

Oh, sun, see if you enrich

Here, the verb suggests adding value or beauty.

Reflects the cultural significance of the sun's role in well-being and happiness.

A minha melanina

My melanin

Refers to the pigment in skin, reflecting a personal connection to the sun.

Alludes to the appreciation for sun-kissed skin, often mentioned in Portuguese-speaking cultures.