Amor, É Meu Amor

“Amor, É Meu Amor” by Capoeira Nagô is a heartfelt ode to love, expressed through the lens of Brazilian culture and the art of capoeira. The song's repetitive and rhythmic lyrics emphasize the depth and constancy of the singer's feelings. The phrase “Amor, é meu amor” (Love, it is my love) is a declaration of an all-encompassing emotion that defines the singer's existence. This repetition not only reinforces the intensity of the sentiment but also mirrors the repetitive, cyclical nature of capoeira movements, creating a seamless blend of music and dance.

The lyrics describe the transformative power of love, with the arrival of the beloved turning the singer's world upside down. The line “Você chegou e tudo virou” (You arrived and everything changed) captures the profound impact of this love. The singer's physical and emotional reactions—“Minha alma e todo corpo arrepiou” (My soul and whole body shivered)—highlight the overwhelming nature of this feeling. The dance of love mentioned in the song is a metaphor for the capoeira dance, symbolizing the fluid and dynamic nature of their relationship.

The song also speaks to the idea of love as a guiding light. The beloved is described as illuminating the path the singer wishes to walk, suggesting that love provides direction and purpose. The imagery of “A ginga já me leva como as ondas levam o mar” (The ginga already takes me like the waves take the sea) beautifully ties the capoeira movement (ginga) to the natural, unstoppable force of the ocean, illustrating how love propels the singer forward. The song concludes with a reaffirmation of the desire to fall in love, encapsulating the eternal hope and passion that love inspires.