Não Existe Amor Em SP
Criolo Lyrics

The song "Não Existe Amor Em SP" by Brazilian rapper and songwriter Criolo is a commentary on the loneliness and emptiness that can be felt in the city of São Paulo. The lyrics paint a picture of a labyrinthine city where the graffiti "shouts," and the bars are full of "empty souls." The city is described as a "mystical labyrinth" that defies easy description, and the title itself ("There is No Love in SP") hints at a sense of isolation and disconnection.

The chorus, which repeats the phrase "Não existe amor em SP," underscores this feeling, with the singer lamenting the lack of love and connection in the city. The line "São Paulo é um buquê / Buquês são flores mortas" (São Paulo is a bouquet / Bouquets are dead flowers) is a powerful metaphor for the city's emptiness and sense of loss.

Despite this bleak outlook, the song does offer a glimmer of hope, with the lines "Não precisa morrer pra ver Deus / Não precisa sofrer pra saber o que é melhor pra você" (You don't have to die to see God / You don't have to suffer to know what's best for you) suggesting that there is a way to find meaning and connection in life, even in the midst of a city that can sometimes feel overwhelming and oppressive.

Overall, "Não Existe Amor Em SP" is a haunting and evocative portrayal of life in one of the largest and most complex cities in the world.