Amor ingrato

In 'Amor Ingrato,' Dominguinhos delves into the deep emotional turmoil of unrequited love. The song's lyrics paint a vivid picture of a lover left behind, grappling with the pain and sorrow of abandonment. The opening lines, 'Meu amor foi embora, foi foi / E nunca mais voltou, não, não,' immediately set the tone of loss and longing. The repetition of 'foi foi' and 'não, não' emphasizes the finality and despair of the situation, highlighting the lover's departure and the void it has left behind.

The song continues to explore the depth of the protagonist's suffering, as they express a lingering hope that their love might return. 'Se ela soubesse que vivo sofrendo / E ainda esperando pelo seu amor' reveals a poignant vulnerability, suggesting that the protagonist believes their pain might be alleviated if only their love knew the extent of their suffering. This hope is tinged with a sense of desperation, as they imagine their love coming back to 'trazer remédio para a minha dor,' or bring a remedy for their pain.

However, the song takes a darker turn as the protagonist contemplates the possibility that their love has moved on to someone else. 'Porém se estiver nos braços de outro / Zombando de minha aflição' introduces a sense of betrayal and bitterness. The final lines, 'Amor não se paga com ingratidão,' serve as a powerful conclusion, asserting that love should not be repaid with ingratitude. This statement encapsulates the core message of the song, reflecting the deep emotional wounds caused by unreciprocated love and the moral expectation of loyalty and gratitude in romantic relationships.