Humilhei comes from the verb humilhar, meaning 'to humble' or 'to debase'. It's a strong word that conveys a sense of profound self-abasement or loss of pride.
In the song, the singer uses it to express the extent of his desperation and efforts to win back his love, stating, "Me humilhei, mandei recado" (I humbled myself, I sent a message). This word highlights the emotional intensity and vulnerability of the narrator, making it a memorable and impactful choice.
Have you ever felt like you've tried everything to win someone back, but they just won't listen? That's exactly where the singer is at the beginning of "Seria Um Sonho." He's "tentou, já fez de tudo" [tried, already done everything] and she "não quer mais me escutar" [doesn't want to listen to me anymore]. He's even sent her favorite flowers and "se humilhou, mandou recado" [humiliated himself, sent messages], but all he got back was "silêncio" [silence]. It hurts so much he's cried all his tears away!
But then, a friend steps in with some much-needed hope, reminding him that "o coração fala mais alto" [the heart speaks louder] and that "o destino não vai permitir" [destiny won't allow it] for them to stay apart. The friend believes they'll find each other again, learn from their mistakes, and love each other "bem mais intenso do que foi um dia" [much more intensely than it was one day]. The singer dreams of a second chance, where he would "faria tudo diferente" [do everything differently], because now, all that matters to him is "amor, é amor, é amor" [love, is love, is love]. It's a beautiful message about holding onto hope and the power of love, even when things seem impossible.