O Amor

The song 'O Amor' by Washington Brasileiro is a passionate expression of desire and the pain of unrequited love. The lyrics revolve around the theme of longing for the love and affection of someone who has deceived the protagonist. The repetition of the line 'O amor que eu desejo, seus beijos em mim' (The love that I desire, your kisses on me) emphasizes the deep yearning for a love that is intensely desired but remains out of reach.

Washington Brasileiro's portrayal of love in this song is not just about the physical aspect, as indicated by the desire for kisses, but also about the emotional turmoil that comes with being misled by someone the protagonist deeply cares for. The lines 'Você chegou e me enganou, caí em teus braços eu sou todo seu' (You arrived and deceived me, I fell into your arms I am all yours) suggest a vulnerability and a willingness to give oneself completely to another, only to be betrayed. This betrayal is further highlighted by the realization that even the protagonist's heart was fooled, as stated in 'Meu coração me enganou, só porquê' (My heart deceived me, just because).

The song also touches on the idea of fantasy and reality clashing. The protagonist speaks of flying 'nas asas da imaginação' (on the wings of imagination), indicating a dive into the fantasies of what love could be, only to be brought back to the harsh reality of unfulfilled desires. The mention of tasting 'das delícias, também das caricias' (the delights, also the caresses) suggests a brief experience of joy that is overshadowed by the pain of realizing that the love they yearn for may never be fully realized.