Ebony And Ivory (ébano E Marfim - Tradução)
Cidia e Dan
Harmony in Diversity: The Message of 'Ebony And Ivory'
The song 'Ebony And Ivory (ébano E Marfim - Tradução)' by Cidia e Dan is a heartfelt plea for unity and harmony among people of different races and backgrounds. The title itself is a metaphor, comparing the black and white keys of a piano to people of different races. Just as these keys come together to create beautiful music, the song suggests that people, despite their differences, can live together in perfect harmony.
The lyrics emphasize the idea that all people are fundamentally the same, regardless of where they come from. The line 'Nós todos sabemos que as pessoas são iguais onde quer que você vá' (We all know that people are the same wherever you go) underscores this universal truth. The song acknowledges the presence of both good and evil in everyone, but it also highlights the importance of learning to live together and support each other to survive and thrive.
The repeated refrain, 'Ébano e Marfim vivem juntos em perfeita harmonia' (Ebony and Ivory live together in perfect harmony), serves as a powerful reminder of the potential for unity. The song's hopeful tone is encapsulated in the question, 'Oh, Senhor, por quê nós não?' (Oh, Lord, why don't we?), urging listeners to reflect on why such harmony is not yet a reality in human society. By drawing on the simple yet profound metaphor of a piano's keys, the song delivers a timeless message of peace, understanding, and coexistence.
