Amor e Crime

Belchior's song 'Amor e Crime' delves into the complexities and contradictions of love, portraying it as a realm where reality and illusion intertwine. The opening lines, 'Amor, não há amor / Existem só provas de amor,' suggest a cynical view of love, implying that love itself may not exist, only the gestures and proofs of it. This sets the tone for a narrative that questions the authenticity and value of romantic expressions, hinting that they might be mere performances or 'cinema,' as Belchior puts it.

The song further explores the theme of disillusionment with love through vivid imagery and metaphors. The reference to 'barcos se afastam' (boats drifting apart) and 'mil sereias cantam sem pudor' (a thousand sirens singing shamelessly) evokes a sense of inevitable separation and the seductive, yet deceptive, nature of love. The juxtaposition of 'assassino' (assassin) and 'amante mais leal' (most loyal lover) highlights the tragic irony that those who are dangerous or harmful are often more appealing than those who are genuinely devoted. This reflects a broader commentary on human nature and societal values, where the allure of danger and excitement often overshadows the virtues of loyalty and sincerity.

Belchior also touches on the idea that love has become a 'crime,' a transgression against societal norms or personal ideals. The lines 'Amar agora é crime / Só a paixão nos redime' suggest that in a world where love is fraught with deception and disappointment, only raw passion can redeem us. The song concludes with a melancholic reflection on the pursuit of love, describing it as a 'história de dor' (story of pain) and a quest that often ends in defeat. Yet, there is a hint of hope in the idea of returning 'feliz, sem memória / Ao paraíso terreal' (happy, without memory / To the earthly paradise), suggesting that forgetting past pains might lead to a new beginning.