As Sem - Razões do Amor
Carlos Drummond de Andrade
The Unconditional Essence of Love
The song "As Sem - Razões do Amor" by Carlos Drummond de Andrade is a profound exploration of the nature of love, delving into its unconditional and inexplicable aspects. The lyrics convey that love does not require a reason or a specific set of conditions to exist; it simply is. The repetition of the phrase 'Eu te amo porque te amo' (I love you because I love you) emphasizes the idea that love is self-sustaining and does not need justification.
The poet describes love as a 'state of grace' and something that 'is given for free,' suggesting that it is a pure, unearned gift that cannot be bought or sold. This concept is further illustrated by the imagery of love being 'sown in the wind,' 'in the waterfall,' and 'in the eclipse,' portraying it as a natural, omnipresent force that defies conventional understanding and cannot be contained by language or rules.
Drummond also touches on the paradoxical nature of love, stating that he loves because he does not love himself enough or too much, implying that love transcends self-interest and ego. He personifies love as being stronger than death, suggesting that even though love can be threatened or attacked ('and they kill'), it persists 'at every moment of love.' This resilience of love, its ability to endure and triumph over the finality of death, speaks to its eternal and invincible character.
