Beleza Rara
Ivete Sangalo
Celebrating a Unique Love with Ivete Sangalo's 'Beleza Rara'
Ivete Sangalo's 'Beleza Rara,' which translates to 'Rare Beauty,' is a song that celebrates an extraordinary love that the singer deems irreplaceable and essential to her happiness. The lyrics express a deep fear of losing this love and a profound appreciation for the uniqueness of her partner. Sangalo uses nature-inspired metaphors, comparing her lover's scent to that of roses and their eyes to a brilliance greater than the sea, to convey the rarity and preciousness of this person in her life.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the transformative power of this love. Sangalo sings about how her happiness and her reason for singing are solely because of her partner's presence in her life. This sentiment is repeated throughout the song, highlighting the joy and fulfillment she derives from this relationship. The repetition of 'Hoje sou feliz e canto' ('Today I am happy and I sing') underscores the continuous and ongoing nature of her contentment.
The song also touches on the journey of finding true love. The lyrics mention the many turns and searches the singer went through to find someone who takes love seriously. The phrase 'Mil voltas e voltas que dei' ('A thousand turns and turns I took') suggests a long and possibly arduous search, which makes the discovery of this 'rare beauty' even more valuable. The song is a celebration of finding that one person who is a perfect match, a rare find that makes all the searching worthwhile.