Medo Do Perigo Lyrics in English by Marisa Monte
Arrasta comes from the verb arrastar, meaning "to drag" or "to pull". While it can be used literally, its power often comes from its metaphorical use.
In "Medo Do Perigo", Marisa Monte sings, "Vivo procurando esse risco que me arrasta" (I live looking for this risk that drags me). Here, arrasta conveys a powerful, almost irresistible force, suggesting a risk that pulls her in completely, perhaps against her better judgment, but with an undeniable allure. It's a word that evokes a strong sense of being drawn into something compelling and potentially dangerous.
Marisa Monte's "Medo Do Perigo" is a song that really gets you thinking about how we face love and danger. She sings, "Ninguém nos separa do amor / Não nos separa" [Nobody separates us from love / It doesn't separate us], which feels like a powerful statement about love's unbreakable hold. But then she adds, "Ninguém nos prepara pro amor / Que nos separa" [Nobody prepares us for love / That separates us], suggesting that love, while strong, can also lead to unexpected partings.
What I love most about this song is her fearless attitude. She declares, "Eu não tenho medo do amanhã" [I'm not afraid of tomorrow] and "Eu não tenho medo do perigo" [I'm not afraid of danger]. It's like she's actively seeking out intense experiences, saying, "Vivo procurando esse risco que me arrasta" [I live looking for this risk that drags me along]. She even talks about leaving a storm for a new shelter and feeling "Vivo morto, vivo por você" [Alive dead, alive for you], which is such a dramatic way to describe being completely consumed by someone. It's a bold and passionate take on embracing life's uncertainties, especially when it comes to love.
