Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: samba
Song Meaning of “Testamento de Partideiro – Ao Vivo” by Arlindo Cruz
‘Testamento de Partideiro – Ao Vivo’ by Arlindo Cruz is a beautiful samba song filled with longing and a sense of nostalgia. The song talks about a party that is ending and leaving the singer feeling heavy-hearted. The singer reflects on the moments and days that have been spent with friends and family in his hometown and he expresses regret at how quickly it all seems to have passed. He feels like life rushes past us and wonders if there will ever be a time when he won’t have to say goodbye. He wonders if he’ll ever get to go back to his old life and capture the joy and fun of those times. The song speaks of the joys of life, but also of the pain of inevitability that life brings with it. Through the lyrics, Arlindo Cruz reminds us of the importance of cherishing every moment and that all too soon they are gone. He speaks of the importance of living in the present and being mindful of how quickly time passes us by. His testament to the joy of being alive comes alive through his beautiful music and evocative lyrics.