O Até Ao Fim do Mundo Apaixonado

Prana's song "O Até Ao Fim do Mundo Apaixonado" tells a poignant and dramatic story that intertwines themes of love, loss, and vengeance. The narrative begins with a young prince who, after the tragic death of his wife during childbirth, finds solace in the arms of a beautiful maid. This new love, however, is not welcomed by the prince's father, the king, who views the maid as a threat to the throne due to her foreign origins and her family's ambitions. Despite the king's disapproval, the prince and the maid continue their relationship in secret, eventually marrying and having children, living in a rare state of happiness.

The story takes a dark turn when the king, unable to accept their love, sends assassins to kill the maid. Her brutal murder leaves the prince devastated and consumed by hatred. In his grief and rage, he seeks to avenge her death by killing his father, but is stopped by his mother. Ascending to the throne, the prince's first act as king is to hunt down and execute the assassins who killed his beloved. In a macabre gesture of undying love, he exhumes her body, crowns her as queen, and forces the court to kiss her cold, lifeless hand under the threat of death.

The song concludes with a reflection on the enduring power of love and the lengths to which one might go when driven by passion and grief. It draws a parallel to the historical and tragic love story of Pedro and Inês, a tale of forbidden love and royal intrigue that has been immortalized in Portuguese literature and history. Prana's lyrical storytelling captures the intensity of these emotions, painting a vivid picture of a love that defies even death and a vengeance that knows no bounds.