Anjo Inútil
Aldina Duarte Lyrics


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Passou um anjo de rasto
Na selva da minha vida
O sangue dele nos cardos
Ainda hoje tem vida

Rasgou as asas na pele
De modo grave, mais além
Por esse amor que me teve
Amei-o como a ninguém!





Overall Meaning

In Aldina Duarte's poignant Fado song Anjo Inútil, the singer talks about an angel that passed through the jungle of her life. This angel is a metaphor for a lover who left an indelible mark on her life. The imagery of the angel passing by "rasto" portrays the brief yet powerful impact that the lover had on her life. The reference to the angel's blood still having life in the thorns is a poetic device that showcases the lasting effect of the lover's presence even after they have departed.
The next verse mentions the angel tearing his wings on her skin, which could be interpreted as the lover sacrificing or risking himself for her. The use of the past tense "rasgou" gives the impression that this love story has already ended. The singer then declares she loved this angel like no one else. This line is crucial as it highlights the depth of her love for this lover, which is contrasted against the fleeting nature of their relationship.


The song's title 'Anjo Inútil' can be interpreted as 'useless angel,' 'pointless angel', or even 'angel without a purpose.'
During the first years of her career, Aldina Duarte mostly sang songs by other artists. 'Anjo Inútil' released in 2007 on the album 'Crua', was her first single where she wrote the lyrics as well as the music.
The album "Crua" from which the song is from, pays homage to Amália Rodrigues and was the top-selling album in Portugal for six weeks in 2008.
Aldina Duarte was born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1973, and released her debut album 'Crua' at 30 years old.
The acoustic guitar and fado guitar arrangement in the song was done by Pedro Rodrigues and is quite distinct from the traditional fado music style.
This song's music video, directed by Joana Linda, uses stark black and white imagery to showcase the powerful emotions of the song.
The poetic language used throughout the song is characteristic of the Fado genre and its melancholic tone.
'Amei-o como a ninguém!' means 'I loved him as no one else!'
Fado music is widely regarded as the national music of Portugal, with a long history that dates back to the early 19th century.
The chords for 'Anjo Inútil' are Bm, D, F#, G, Em, D/F#, A.


Line by Line Meaning

Passou um anjo de rasto
An angel passed by me, dragging its wings on the ground.


Na selva da minha vida
In the jungle of my life.


O sangue dele nos cardos
His blood spilled on the thorns.


Ainda hoje tem vida
It still has life today.


Rasgou as asas na pele
He tore his wings on my skin.


De modo grave, mais além
Seriously and further beyond.


Por esse amor que me teve
For the love he had for me.


Amei-o como a ninguém!
I loved him like no one else!




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