Se Todos Fossem Iguais a Você

Gal Costa's song 'Se Todos Fossem Iguais a Você' paints a utopian vision of a world filled with love, peace, and harmony. The lyrics begin with a gentle encouragement to live a life filled with peace and love, describing it as a 'beautiful love song.' This sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is imbued with a sense of hope and idealism. The singer urges the listener to embrace life with open arms and to sing the 'last hope,' which is the divine hope of loving in peace.

The chorus of the song imagines a world where everyone is like the person being addressed. In this ideal world, life would be wonderful, filled with music and joy. The imagery of a city singing, a woman singing, and the beauty of love is evocative and powerful. The comparison of love to the sun, flowers, and light suggests that love is a natural, essential part of life that brings warmth and beauty. The idea of loving without lies or suffering further emphasizes the purity and sincerity of this ideal love.

The song concludes with a reflection on truth, suggesting that if everyone were like the person being addressed, there would be a truth that no one currently sees. This implies that the world is currently lacking in this kind of pure, honest love and truth. Gal Costa's performance of this song adds an additional layer of emotion and sincerity, making the listener yearn for the kind of world she describes. The song is a beautiful and poignant reminder of the power of love and the possibility of a better world.