Acendeu Lyrics in English by Jorge Vercillo

Eóns translates to "eons," referring to an indefinitely long period of time, often used in geology or astronomy to denote vast eras.

In this song, Jorge Vercillo uses it to set a grand, ancient stage for the birth of an island, connecting its origin to the very formation of the planet. It's a word that evokes a sense of deep history and timelessness, making the island's story feel epic and profound.

Have you ever wondered if a place could have a soul, a memory, or even emotions? Jorge Vercillo's "Acendeu" asks us to consider just that, imagining an island that has witnessed eons of time, from the very birth of continents. The song opens by wondering, "E se hoje, a própria ilha vier nos contar a sua história?" [And what if today, the island itself comes to tell us its story?].

And then, the island speaks! It tells us it was born "quando a terra menina erguia montanhas de fundo do mar" [when the young earth raised mountains from the seabed]. This island has seen it all, even the fear of the unknown during the Middle Ages when people believed the world ended at a sea abyss. The chorus, "Acendeu, acendeu, acendeu, acendeu / Uma ilha no meio do mundo / Tudo em volta é seu" [It lit up, it lit up, it lit up, it lit up / An island in the middle of the world / Everything around it is yours], feels like a celebration of its existence. But by the end, the island feels a bit lost, searching for its past self in the modern city, asking, "Sou mais um a vagar solitário buscando a mim mesmo em você" [I am just another wandering alone, looking for myself in you]. It's a beautiful, thoughtful journey through time and self-discovery, all from the perspective of an island!