Só Você e Eu / Amado (part. Vanessa da Mata)

João Gomes' song 'Só Você e Eu / Amado,' featuring Vanessa da Mata, is a heartfelt ode to the transformative power of love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who has found a love so profound that it changes their entire outlook on life. The song begins with a declaration of commitment, where the protagonist is willing to change everything for the sake of their beloved. This sets the tone for a narrative that explores the depth and seriousness of their feelings.

The lyrics delve into the protagonist's past, describing a time when life felt aimless and devoid of meaning. The arrival of their beloved acts as a catalyst, reigniting their passion and giving their life new purpose. This is beautifully captured in lines like 'Meu coração não via, era cegueira pura / Mas quando vi você ele me disparou,' which translate to 'My heart couldn't see, it was pure blindness / But when I saw you, it started racing.' The song contrasts the harshness of the world with the solace and joy found in this unique relationship, emphasizing that the beloved is a rare and precious gift.

The song also touches on the theme of longing and the pain of unfulfilled love. The protagonist expresses a deep desire to be with their beloved, even when circumstances keep them apart. This is poignantly expressed in the lines 'Como pode ser gostar de alguém? / E esse tal alguém não ser seu?' which mean 'How can it be to like someone? / And that someone not be yours?' The repeated refrain of wanting to dance with the beloved symbolizes a yearning for closeness and shared moments of joy. The song concludes with a hopeful note, suggesting that love has the power to make everything possible, encapsulated in the lines 'Mas pode sim, ser sim / Amado e tudo acontecer,' meaning 'But it can be, yes it can / Beloved and everything can happen.'