Zanguei-Me Com o Meu Amor
Amália Rodrigues Lyrics

In Amália Rodrigues's song Zanguei-Me Com o Meu Amor, the singer describes a fight with her lover whom she hadn't seen in a while. However, the argument leads to her singing better that night, particularly when she sings a specific kind of music called fado, which is a traditional Portuguese style noted for its mournful and expressive melodies often accompanied by acoustic guitar. Throughout the day, she tries to shake off her longing for him, but by morning she is consumed with regret for their disagreement. Despite this, she can't help but smile when her lover returns later and gently whistles the very same fado tune that she sang the night before.

The song speaks to the complex emotions of relationships – the highs and lows, the longing, regret, and ultimately the comfort of familiarity. It also celebrates the power of music to connect us to our emotions and to others, even in times of conflict. The mention of the mouraria, a neighborhood in Lisbon known for its vibrant fado scene, adds to the sense of place and history that surrounds this deeply emotional music.