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Steve Adams's avatar

I love this word. Related, I've heard that the proper relation between a religious person/priest/saint and God is longing.

You've probably heard this, but here is Cesaria Evora's famous "Sodad." So beautiful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERYY8GJ-i0I

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SleepyHollow, inK.'s avatar

Thank you! I had to look up the translated lyrics (although the longing feels apparent regardless) and she's repeating I miss my hometown. Love that about the priest/god too.

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Steve Adams's avatar

Yeah you don't even have to know what the lyrics mean.

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Nicole Lise Feingold's avatar

Gorgeous. Makes me feel saudade for things I’ve never even known.

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SleepyHollow, inK.'s avatar

Yes! Discovering this word was a revelation to me

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