Eu Menti

In 'Eu Menti,' Chitãozinho & Xororó delve into the complexities of love, regret, and vulnerability. The song's protagonist confesses to lying about having moved on from a past relationship. The repeated phrase 'Eu menti pra você' (I lied to you) underscores the emotional turmoil and the internal conflict faced by the narrator. The lies were a defense mechanism to protect themselves from the pain inflicted by their former lover's 'jeito bandido' (bandit way), suggesting a history of emotional manipulation or betrayal.

The lyrics reveal a deep-seated fear of reliving past hurts, which is why the protagonist initially claimed to have forgotten their ex and even invented a new relationship. However, these lies are exposed as mere words spoken 'da boca pra fora' (from the mouth outwards), indicating that they were not heartfelt. The truth is that the narrator remains deeply in love, admitting that the love they claimed had died 'sequer adoeceu' (didn't even get sick), highlighting the enduring nature of their feelings.

The song reaches its emotional peak when the protagonist admits to 'morrendo de saudade' (dying of longing) and counting the hours to see their former lover again. This raw admission of ongoing love and longing, despite the past pain, paints a poignant picture of the human heart's resilience and capacity for forgiveness. The final plea for forgiveness, 'Me perdoe se eu menti, foi de tanto amar você' (Forgive me if I lied, it was from loving you so much), encapsulates the song's essence: a love so profound that it drives one to lie in a desperate attempt to shield oneself from further hurt.