Samba Exaltação - Pavilhão do Amor

The song 'Samba Exaltação - Pavilhão do Amor' by G.R.E.S. Estácio de Sá (RJ) is a poignant and passionate tribute to love, belonging, and the deep emotional ties that bind individuals to their roots. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and nostalgia, as the singer expresses a heartfelt return to a beloved place or person. The opening lines, 'A saudade apertou / E eu voltei, e eu voltei,' capture the essence of saudade, a Portuguese word that embodies a deep emotional state of nostalgic longing for something or someone that one loves and is distant from. This feeling is so intense that it brings the singer back to where they belong, seeking solace and connection.

The song also delves into the powerful emotions that arise from this reunion. The lines 'Dá um nó na garganta / Meu peito se zanga' describe the physical and emotional reactions to this intense longing and the subsequent relief of being reunited. The imagery of 'sangue vermelho' (red blood) running through the veins symbolizes the life force and passion that drive the singer, while 'Seu branco é encanto' highlights the purity and enchantment of the beloved entity, be it a person, place, or community.

Furthermore, the song celebrates hope and love as enduring forces. The repeated refrain 'A esperança continua / Amor, amor, amor' emphasizes the resilience of hope and the centrality of love in the singer's life. The declaration 'Sou seu poeta pelas ruas / O meu coração se abriu em flor' portrays the singer as a poet whose heart has blossomed with love, dedicating their art and emotions to the beloved. The final line, 'Tu és o pavilhão do amor,' crowns the beloved as the ultimate symbol of love, a pavilion that shelters and nurtures the singer's heart and soul.