Motivos (Washer)

In 'Motivos (Washer),' João Manô delves into the profound and transformative power of love, particularly a divine or unconditional love that transcends human flaws and failures. The repeated lines, 'Dei todos os motivos / Pra Você deixar de me amar / Mas nada é suficiente,' highlight the speaker's acknowledgment of their own shortcomings and the numerous reasons they have given for being unloved or abandoned. Despite these reasons, the love they receive remains unwavering and sufficient, suggesting a love that is not based on merit but on grace and forgiveness.

The metaphor of love as fire is central to the song, with the lyrics 'Teu Amor é como o fogo / E queima meu interior.' This imagery conveys the consuming and purifying nature of this love, which burns away the superficial values of the world ('Ele faz o mundo inteiro / Perder o seu valor'). The fire symbolizes a transformative force that reshapes the speaker's inner world, making worldly concerns seem insignificant in comparison to the depth and intensity of this love.

Furthermore, the song touches on themes of redemption and consolation. Lines like 'Consolo ao contrito / Alcança o esquecido, do pobre faz o rico' suggest that this love reaches out to the broken, the forgotten, and the downtrodden, offering them comfort and elevating their worth. The love described is inclusive and redemptive, embracing even those deemed unworthy ('Abraça o mais maldito / Favor imerecido'). This portrayal of love as all-encompassing and transformative speaks to its divine or spiritual nature, offering a sense of hope and renewal to the listener.