Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: forro
Song Meaning of “Memórias do Sertão” by Mel Com Terra
Memórias do Sertão speaks to the memories of a journey in the arid sertão of the Brazilian interior. The song reflects on a people with their own imperishable identity and culture. It then reflects on those memories as an ode to their every day struggles and resilience in a place of drought and hardship, but also of joy and friendship. It speaks to the joy of having seen and experienced the beauty of the area, of its strong connection to nature and of the faith and hope that has enabled those who live there to keep on fighting and to create a life for themselves in difficult times. The song expresses admiration for the perseverance of those who live in such a place, and serves as a reminder of the value of such an experience.