Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: forro
Song Meaning of “Cicatriz do Amor” by Dedim Gouveia
The song “Cicatriz do Amor” by Dedim Gouveia talks about the beauty of falling in love despite the inevitable hurt that comes along with it. He speaks of a love that is like a healing force— the pain of the scars can heal his heart even more. The opening lines “Mais uma borboleta acompana meu vôo/Quebrando as suas próprias asas ao me abraçar se esconde” speaks of how his love like a butterfly with broken wings powerfully embraced him, loving him despite his brokenness.
The chorus repeats “Vesti o branco das Muié, dança essa sua melodia/ Teu coral ta cantando, não pedi pra sofrer sem amor” and speaks of how the love is so powerful that it makes him forget all the hurt and suffering, like a beautiful melody that brings him back to life. The metaphor of the white dress of a woman (Muié) symbolizes how his love is like a pure angelic being.
As the song progresses, Dedim Gouveia speaks of how despite hurt the love he feels is still powerful, “muito sofrimento Cabo-Verdiano, mas a esperança não vacila”. He speaks of the struggles and suffering of the Cabo-Verde people but still believes in hope. The final line of the song speaks how his heart will continue to heal as he plays the song over and over again, “Eu saltito e cantarei até encontrar tranquilidade” and that he will never lose sight of his own true essence and being and will always stay true to himself no matter the situation, “eu me arrisco sem medo/ me deixo embala ao som de meu coração”.
The song speaks of the beauty and pains of falling in love and how despite all of the hurt it can be a powerful healing force. Dedim Gouveia expresses that it’s ok to feel pain and sadness but it is also important to feel love and hope, the two can coexist.