Tocar Você

In 'Tocar Você,' DUDA BEAT delves into the emotional turmoil of trying to move on from a past relationship. The song's lyrics paint a vivid picture of the internal conflict experienced when one is still deeply attached to someone they know they should let go of. The opening lines, 'Eu preciso te esquecer / Não vou mais sofrer por você,' set the tone for the entire song, highlighting the singer's determination to forget their former lover and stop suffering. However, this resolve is constantly challenged by the lingering feelings and memories that resurface whenever the ex-partner is near.

The recurring theme of the song is the struggle between the heart and the mind. The singer acknowledges that their love 'ficou comigo,' meaning it stayed with them, even though they know they can't 'tocar você nem beijar você'—touch or kiss the person anymore. This internal battle is further emphasized by the repetition of these lines, underscoring the difficulty of moving on. The metaphor of the ex-partner's perfume acting like a 'laço' (a lasso) that entangles the singer illustrates how sensory memories can pull someone back into the emotional web of a past relationship.

The song also touches on the frustration and exhaustion that come with an unfulfilling romance. The lines 'Tu só vem me ver na sexta-feira / Isso tudo só me cansa' express the singer's weariness with a relationship that lacks consistency and depth. This sentiment is echoed in the repeated phrase 'Esse romance desgasta,' which means 'this romance wears me out.' The singer's decision to 'passar'—to move on—reflects a desire to break free from this cycle of longing and disappointment. Ultimately, 'Tocar Você' is a poignant exploration of the complexities of love, loss, and the painful process of letting go.