Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: samba
Song Meaning of “Doce Vampiro” by Flávia Santana
Doce Vampiro is a song by Brazilian singer Flávia Santana. In this song, she speaks of a love that is both captivating and doomed. The “vampire” in the title symbolizes the irresistible power and dark mystery of a forbidden romance. The song speaks of a passionate love affair that ultimately leads to heartache, as the intensity of love is greater than either can handle.
The narrator expresses feelings of extreme emotion, both good and bad, as she sings of falling for the vampire. The sweet temptation of the vampire consumes her and brings her tears. In spite of this, the narrator pursues the relationship, dreaming of ‘sacred’ moments of love despite the darkness of the relationship. Ultimately, she comes to the realization that the love will ultimately burn her alive, yet she feels powerless to the intense passion and is unable to keep away. The song is a reminder of the power of love, and the way it can bring both pleasure and pain. We should take caution with our hearts, but never shy away from love.