Um Grande, Grande Amor

José Cid José Cid

The Boundless Love in José Cid's 'Um Grande, Grande Amor'

José Cid's song 'Um Grande, Grande Amor' is a heartfelt ode to a love that transcends boundaries and barriers. The repeated use of farewells in multiple languages—'Addio, adieu, aufwiedersehen, goodbye'—emphasizes the universality of love and loss. This multilingual approach not only highlights the global nature of love but also suggests a sense of inevitability and acceptance of parting ways. The phrase 'love of my life' is a poignant reminder of the deep emotional connection that the singer feels, even as he contemplates the end of this significant relationship.

The lyrics describe a love that is free from physical and metaphorical constraints. Phrases like 'Este amor não tem grades, fronteiras, barreiras, muro em Berlim' (This love has no bars, borders, barriers, Berlin Wall) illustrate a love that is limitless and unconfined. This imagery is further enriched by metaphors such as 'É um mar, é um rio' (It is a sea, it is a river) and 'É uma fonte que nasce dentro de mim' (It is a spring that rises within me), which convey the natural and inexhaustible essence of this love. The song suggests that true love is an intrinsic part of one's being, a force that flows and grows from within.

The song also portrays love as a free bird, 'um pássaro livre,' soaring through the blue sky and composing the most beautiful song from north to south. This metaphor underscores the idea of love as a liberating and creative force, one that transcends earthly limitations and resonates across the universe. The recurring refrain, 'Addio, adieu, aufwiedersehen, goodbye,' serves as a bittersweet acknowledgment that even the most profound love can face an end, yet it remains a cherished and eternal part of the singer's universe.

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