Chico Buarque "Soneto" lyrics

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Soneto

Por que me descobriste no abandonoCom que tortura me arrancaste um beijoPor que me incendiaste de desejoQuando eu estava bem, morta de sono

Com que mentira abriste meu segredoDe que romance antigo me roubasteCom que raio de luz me iluminasteQuando eu estava bem, morta de medo

Por que não me deixaste adormecidaE me indicaste o mar, com que navioE me deixaste só, com que saída

Por que desceste ao meu porão sombrioCom que direito me ensinaste a vidaQuando eu estava bem, morta de frio

Sonnet

Why did you find me abandonedWith what torture did you force from me a kissWhy did you burn me with desireWhen I was well, dead asleep

With what lie did you reveal my secretOf what old romance did you rob meWith what ray of light did you illuminate meWhen I was well, dead scared

Why not leave me asleepAnd show me the sea, with that shipAnd leave me alone with that exit

Why have you come down to my dark basementWith what right have you taught me of lifeWhen I was well, dead cold

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