Discover the story of the song > Gaivota – Amália Rodrigues

The protagonist is longing for someone, represented by a seagull bringing them the sky of Lisbon, but realizes that their love is unfulfilled and falls into disappointment. They then imagine a Portuguese sailor being the first to tell them a story, and hope that their gaze will be entwined. The protagonist also imagines saying goodbye to life and receiving one last look from their loved one before dying, acknowledging that this love was the first and their heart would die without it.

In simple terms, the protagonist is sad and wishes to be with their loved one. They imagine different scenarios, like a seagull bringing them the beautiful sky of Lisbon and a sailor telling them stories. They also imagine saying goodbye to life and receiving a last look from their loved one before dying. Their heart would stop beating without this love.