Brinco de Ouro

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Unattainable Beauty and Desire in 'Brinco de Ouro'

The song 'Brinco de Ouro' by Trio Parada Dura is a classic example of Brazilian sertanejo music, a genre that often explores themes of love, heartache, and rural life. The lyrics of the song use metaphorical language to express admiration and unrequited love for a woman who is compared to a precious piece of jewelry and an unreachable flower.

In the first stanza, the singer offers to pick up a fallen earring for the woman, which symbolizes an act of service and a desire to be close to her. The earring, whether made of gold or not, is less important than the woman's beauty, which is highlighted as a 'linda figura' (beautiful figure). This suggests that the woman's value is inherent and not dependent on material wealth or adornments.

The second part of the song compares the woman to a flower on a high branch, out of the singer's reach. This imagery conveys a sense of longing and the idea that the woman is unattainable. The singer fantasizes about the woman falling into his arms, not out of misfortune, but as a means of comfort and connection. The repeated lines emphasize the singer's persistent desire and the hope that one day the woman will reciprocate his feelings. Overall, 'Brinco de Ouro' is a poetic expression of yearning for someone who seems just out of reach, a common theme in romantic music.

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  1. Cruz Pesada
  2. O Doutor e a Empregada
  3. Amor Distante
  4. Dama Entre Aspas (part. Eduardo Costa)
  5. Não Quero Piedade
  6. Soca Pilão
  7. Brinco de Ouro
  8. A Hora do Adeus
  9. Barco de Papel
  10. Panela Velha
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