Fantasia
Nana Caymmi Lyrics


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Ah, o amor
Tem que ser mais que uma paixão
Tem que ser mais que uma ilusão
Tem que ser bom, ser bom demais

Pois o amor é que é capaz
De dar à luz onde é demais
A escuridão no coração

Ah, o amor
Fantasia, imensidão
É todo mar, é solidão
É todo meu de coração

É tudo aquilo que pensei
Fingindo que realizei
Tudo o que sempre eu sonhei

Ah, o amor
É muito bom, é bom demais
É mais que tudo que desfaz
É uma vida só de amor

Ah, o amor
Fantasia, imensidão
É todo mar, é solidão
É todo meu de coração

É tudo aquilo que pensei
Fingindo que realizei
Tudo o que sempre eu sonhei

Ah, o amor
É muito bom, é bom demais




É mais que tudo o que desfaz
É uma vida só de amor

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics, Nana Caymmi explores the concept of love and its transformative power. The opening lines state that love needs to be more than just a passing infatuation or a mere illusion. It should be something truly great and wonderful. Love has the ability to bring light to the darkness that may reside in one's heart. It has the power to give birth to new possibilities and dispel the negativity that might exist within.


The phrase "Ah, o amor" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the importance and significance of love. The word "fantasia" is translated as "fantasy" or "imagination," implying that love is not bound by reality but rather reaches beyond it. Love is described as immense like the sea and can sometimes be solitary. It encompasses all of the singer's being, emanating from the depths of their heart.


The lyrics suggest that love is a manifestation of one's deepest desires and dreams. It is said to be everything that the singer has imagined and longed for. However, there is a sense of longing and unrealized aspirations within these lines. The singer pretends to have achieved and experienced everything they have always dreamt of, but deep down, there is a recognition that these dreams have not been fully realized.


Although the lyrics acknowledge that love can also bring pain and disappointment, it is ultimately portrayed as something incredibly beautiful and powerful. Love is described as being beyond anything that can break or destroy it. It is portrayed as a way of living, a way of existence that brings fulfillment and happiness. The repetition of the phrase "Ah, o amor" reinforces the idea that love is something to be cherished and celebrated.


Overall, Nana Caymmi's lyrics in "Fantasia" explore the complex and contradictory nature of love. They highlight its ability to bring light and transformation to one's life, while also acknowledging the challenges and unfulfilled desires that can accompany it. The song ultimately presents love as a powerful force that encompasses all aspects of a person's being, bringing joy, fulfillment, and a sense of purpose.


Line by Line Meaning

Ah, o amor
Oh, love


Tem que ser mais que uma paixão
It has to be more than just a passion


Tem que ser mais que uma ilusão
It has to be more than just an illusion


Tem que ser bom, ser bom demais
It has to be good, be very good


Pois o amor é que é capaz
Because love is what is capable


De dar à luz onde é demais
Of giving birth where it is too much


A escuridão no coração
The darkness in the heart


Fantasia, imensidão
Fantasy, immensity


É todo mar, é solidão
It is the entire sea, it is loneliness


É todo meu de coração
It is all mine from the heart


É tudo aquilo que pensei
It is everything I thought


Fingindo que realizei
Pretending that I achieved


Tudo o que sempre eu sonhei
Everything I always dreamt of


É muito bom, é bom demais
It is very good, it is too good


É mais que tudo que desfaz
It is more than everything that unravels


É uma vida só de amor
It is a life filled with love


É mais que tudo o que desfaz
It is more than everything that unravels


É uma vida só de amor
It is a life filled with love




Writer(s): Stella Teresa Aponte Caymmi

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