Você É Demais
Vanessa da Mata
The Overwhelming Power of Love in 'Você É Demais'
Vanessa da Mata's song 'Você É Demais' is a heartfelt ode to the overwhelming power of love. The lyrics convey a sense of being completely consumed by passion, to the point where it becomes difficult to focus on anything else. The singer tries to articulate her feelings and concentrate, but the intensity of her emotions is too strong, likened to a powerful fire. This metaphor of fire represents the uncontrollable and consuming nature of her love.
The chorus, repeating 'Você é demais' (You are too much), emphasizes the idea that the object of her affection is almost too much for her to handle. This person transcends the ordinary, taking her from the profane to the sacred, and from earthly experiences to divine sensations. The love she feels is described as being beyond a feverish state, indicating a passion that is both intense and enduring.
The imagery in the song is vivid and poetic. The singer describes how thinking about her lover disrupts her thoughts and makes her want to dwell within a kiss. The mention of angels singing, white roses blooming, and the world filling with peace when she feels close to her lover elevates the relationship to a heavenly experience. This divine connection is further highlighted by the feeling of God and an infinite desire that has come to live with her, symbolized by the colorful kisses she shares with her beloved. Vanessa da Mata's lyrical prowess paints a picture of love that is both all-encompassing and transcendent, making 'Você É Demais' a beautiful exploration of the depths of human emotion.