Amor Sublime

Renato Russo's song 'Amor Sublime' delves into the poignant theme of unrequited love and the feeling of invisibility that often accompanies it. The narrator describes himself as 'apenas alguém' or 'just someone,' emphasizing his perceived insignificance. He admires the object of his affection from a distance, fully aware that his love will never be reciprocated. This sense of hopelessness is palpable as he acknowledges that he is 'invisível,' or invisible, to the one he loves.

The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the disparity between the narrator and his beloved. He likens himself to a 'criança pobre,' a poor child, yearning for a 'brinquedo caro,' an expensive toy, symbolizing the unattainable nature of his love. This metaphor highlights the socio-economic and emotional gap between them, further intensifying his feelings of inadequacy and longing. The narrator's love is described as 'sublime,' a term that conveys both its purity and its unattainable nature. Yet, he feels 'culpado,' or guilty, for desiring something he believes he can never have.

The song also explores the theme of invisibility and the pain of being unnoticed. The narrator knows all about the joys and sorrows of his beloved, yet she remains oblivious to his existence. This one-sided knowledge creates a sense of isolation and futility. The comparison to a 'filme banal,' a trivial movie, where his role is that of an irrelevant extra, underscores his feelings of insignificance. The repetition of 'no final' at the end of the song suggests a resigned acceptance of his fate, a melancholic acknowledgment that his love story will never have a happy ending.