O Amor Não É Amado

In the song "O Amor Não É Amado" by Irmã Dayanne Santana, the listener is taken on a reflective journey that intertwines personal dreams with profound spiritual insights. The narrative begins with the singer describing a dream where she walks happily until she encounters a poor man on the road to Assisi. This man, deeply troubled, symbolizes Saint Francis of Assisi, known for his devotion to a life of poverty and his deep love for Jesus Christ. The man's sorrow and his eventual revelation that "the Love is not loved" highlight a central theme of the song: the neglect of divine love in favor of worldly pursuits.

The lyrics poignantly express the man's lament over the lack of love for Jesus, the ultimate embodiment of love and sacrifice. This sentiment is encapsulated in the repeated line, "Pois o Amor, o Amor não é amado" (For Love, Love is not loved). The song critiques the human tendency to prioritize material wealth, pleasure, fame, and power over spiritual fulfillment and genuine love for Jesus. The imagery of the man wearing a cross-shaped garment and playing a makeshift violin underscores the simplicity and purity of his devotion, contrasting sharply with the complexities and distractions of modern life.

As the song progresses, it becomes a call to return to Jesus, the true source of love and happiness. The singer reflects on the sadness of the world and the recurring image of the "pobrezinho de Assis" (the little poor man of Assisi), which serves as a reminder of the need to embrace spiritual values over material ones. The song's message is clear: true happiness and fulfillment can only be found in loving and following Jesus, a love that is often overlooked in the pursuit of worldly desires.