Sem Razão

Amália Rodrigues, often referred to as the 'Queen of Fado,' brings forth the raw and unfiltered emotions of love in her song 'Sem Razão.' The title, which translates to 'Without Reason,' sets the stage for a deep exploration of the inexplicable nature of passion and affection. Rodrigues' lyrics delve into the idea that true passion does not have a logical explanation; it simply exists, often arriving unannounced and without a clear cause. This sentiment is beautifully captured in the lines, 'A verdadeira paixão não tem razão / Nem se procura,' which means 'True passion has no reason / Nor is it sought.'

The song further explores the duality of love, describing it as both a source of happiness and sorrow. Rodrigues sings, 'É desgosto ou felicidade que chega / Em qualquer altura,' translating to 'It is sorrow or happiness that arrives / At any time.' This duality underscores the unpredictable nature of love, which can bring joy or pain without warning. The artist also touches on the helplessness one feels when caught in the throes of love, as seen in the lines, 'Se o amor me perdeu / Que culpa tenho eu / De querer-te, desta maneira?' meaning 'If love has lost me / What fault is it of mine / To want you, in this way?'

Rodrigues' lyrics also emphasize the uncontrollable and mysterious aspects of love. She notes that love does not follow anyone's commands and often appears unexpectedly, encapsulated in the lines, 'O amor não anda às ordens de ninguém / Aparece de surpresa,' which means 'Love does not follow anyone's orders / It appears by surprise.' This unpredictability is further highlighted by the idea that no one knows the nature of love or the fortune it brings, as expressed in 'Neste mundo ninguém sabe / Do amor a natureza!' meaning 'In this world, no one knows / The nature of love!' The song concludes with a poignant reminder that love, when it arrives, carries an unknown fate, encapsulating the essence of its unpredictable and enigmatic nature.