Ao Teu Ouvido (feat. Bárbara Tinoco)

Buba Espinho's song 'Ao Teu Ouvido,' featuring Bárbara Tinoco, is a heartfelt exploration of nostalgia and the passage of time. The lyrics are a poignant reflection on the artist's childhood memories and the people and moments that have shaped his life. The song opens with a reference to 'Wally' from the 'Where's Wally?' books, a symbol of simpler times spent with his brother. This sets the tone for a journey through various cherished memories, from tasting wine with his father to playing late-night soccer with friends.

The recurring question, 'Onde está?' (Where is?), underscores a sense of longing and loss. The artist reminisces about his grandmother, who taught him a song, and the girl he loved more than life itself. These memories are juxtaposed with the present, where summers feel shorter, and time seems to slip away faster. The refrain, 'Prometo p'ro ano temos mais tempo' (I promise next year we'll have more time), is a bittersweet acknowledgment of the relentless march of time and the hope for future moments of connection and joy.

The song also touches on the theme of growing up and the responsibilities that come with it. The line 'Quando é que eu fiquei demasiado crescido?' (When did I become too grown-up?) captures the artist's realization that adulthood has taken away the time he once had for simple pleasures, like singing to a loved one. The promise to 'sair daqui' (leave here) suggests a desire to escape the constraints of adult life and recapture the freedom and joy of youth. Through its evocative lyrics and emotive delivery, 'Ao Teu Ouvido' resonates with anyone who has ever felt the pang of nostalgia and the weight of time's passage.