Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: samba
Song Meaning of “Mulher (Sexo Frágil) – Ao Vivo” by Erasmo Carlos
“Mulher (Sexo Frágil)” is a soulful ode to the many facets of the female form. The song opens with a declaration of adoration towards and appreciation for female beauty, inviting the listener to recognize the power of femininity. Erasmo shifts from lyrical admiration to urging those of us listening to respect and nurture this fragile balance of strength and vulnerability: “Respeite, terneça e cuide.”
Despite being broken down to its core, Erasmo’s female subject remains resilient. As the song builds to its crescendo, Erasmo acknowledges the complex role that women have played and continue to play in both their own lives and in society more broadly: “Quem entender a mulher/é quem conhecer o mundo/quem conhecer o mundo/é quem entender a mulher.”
Through his lyrics, Erasmo calls attention to our tendency to focus on the physical rather than the internal and to remember that above all else, femininity is something to be cherished. This song serves as a beautiful reminder to view the female form as both complex and strong, a tug of war between sex and fragility.