Tempo de Amor (Samba do Veloso)

Vinicius de Moraes' song 'Tempo de Amor (Samba do Veloso)' delves into the complex interplay between love, pain, and peace. The lyrics reflect a deep yearning for a life free from suffering, tears, and the emotional turmoil that often accompanies love. However, the song acknowledges that these very elements—suffering, crying, and longing—are intrinsic to the experience of love. This paradox is at the heart of the song, suggesting that to truly love, one must also endure pain and sorrow.

The song critiques the deceptive nature of the world, where peace no longer equates to love. This disillusionment is poignantly expressed in the lines, 'Ah, mundo enganador / Paz não quer mais dizer amor,' highlighting a world where the ideal of peace has become detached from the essence of love. The lyrics suggest that a life of peace, devoid of the risks and vulnerabilities of love, is ultimately unfulfilling. The notion that 'não existe coisa mais triste que ter paz / E se arrepender, e se conformar' underscores the sadness of living a life of complacency and regret, protected from the potential of love.

The song's refrain, 'O tempo de amor / É tempo de dor,' encapsulates the central theme: the time of love is also a time of pain. This duality is further emphasized by contrasting it with 'O tempo de paz / Não faz nem desfaz,' suggesting that a time of peace is stagnant and lacks the transformative power of love. The final lines, 'Ah, que não seja meu / O mundo onde o amor morreu,' express a rejection of a world where love has died, reinforcing the idea that love, despite its inherent pain, is essential to a meaningful life.