Em Dius Que El Nostre Amor

Quimi Portet's song 'Em Dius Que El Nostre Amor' delves into the transient and fragile nature of love. The lyrics paint a poignant picture of a relationship that, despite its beauty, is destined to fade away. The song opens with the metaphor of love as a child, suggesting innocence and potential, but also vulnerability and the inevitability of growth and change. The imagery of a 'mirror of beautiful things' reflects the initial enchantment and idealization of the relationship, which ultimately 'ends in the stars,' signifying its ephemeral and unreachable nature.

The song continues to explore the theme of impermanence by describing the love as 'only the first,' implying that it is a stepping stone to future, perhaps more enduring, relationships. The line 'a stronger arm will embrace you better' suggests a sense of inadequacy and the painful realization that the current love is not sufficient. The metaphor of love as a 'flower picked' and 'unable to find life' further emphasizes the fleeting and delicate nature of the relationship, as something beautiful yet doomed to wither away once removed from its source of sustenance.

Portet's lyrics also touch on the enduring pain of lost love, with the poignant line 'you tell me to cry if I want to cry, you tell me to die until tomorrow.' This raw expression of grief highlights the deep emotional impact of the breakup. The recurring metaphor of love as a 'wounded bird' that 'trembles in your heart, dreams in my chest' captures the shared yet solitary suffering of both partners. The imagery of a 'white sail path' and a 'flower that closes' encapsulates the finality and quiet resignation of the end of the relationship, leaving a lingering sense of melancholy and reflection on the transient beauty of love.