Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: forro
Song Meaning of “Riacho do Navio” by Genival Lacerda
Riacho do Navio tells the story of a man who has lost love and is struggling to find his way. The title literally means ‘River of the Ship’, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for his drifting state in life without an anchor.
The narrator of the song can be seen to feel a sense of restlessness and confusion, evoked through lyrics such as ‘abandoning me alone in the dark night’, and ‘wherever I pass people laugh’. He reflects on having sailed through ‘calm seas and choppy waters’, and ‘storms that he fought’, before coming to the realization that the loneliness and despair of his situation has left him stranded adrift.
The narrator calls out for someone to join him in his journey, and to help him find a port of solace and shelter. With a heavy heart and ‘salt in his eyes’, he pleads for understanding, as well as a chance to be allowed to rest and find ‘peace in his soul’.
This hauntingly beautiful song serves as a moving reminder of the importance of having someone to rely on, during the times of our lives that are the most fragile and difficult.