Em Noventa e Dois

Kid Abelha's song 'Em Noventa e Dois' captures a poignant sense of nostalgia and longing, set against the backdrop of the early 1990s. The lyrics reflect a time when communication was less instantaneous, relying on phone calls, telegrams, and handwritten notes. This slower pace of life is contrasted with the singer's intense emotions and the urgency of their feelings. The repeated line 'Um dia inteiro é muito para a gente ficar junto em noventa e dois' (A whole day is too much for us to be together in ninety-two) suggests a relationship strained by time and distance, where even a day feels overwhelming.

The song's imagery is rich with metaphors that convey the depth of the singer's emotions. Drinking from the same glass of cognac symbolizes a shared intimacy, while the comparison of the singer's head to a crane ('Minha cabeça parece um guindaste') evokes the heavy burden of their thoughts and memories. The mention of forgetting the loved one's face and the unpleasantness of saudade (a Portuguese word for a deep emotional state of nostalgic longing) highlights the pain of separation and the passage of time.

Culturally, 'Em Noventa e Dois' reflects the transitional period of the early '90s in Brazil, a time of significant social and technological changes. Kid Abelha, known for their pop-rock sound and introspective lyrics, often explored themes of love, relationships, and personal growth. This song is no exception, blending personal reflection with broader societal shifts. The refrain 'So bad, so bad' in English adds a universal touch to the song's emotional landscape, emphasizing the singer's feelings of sadness and disconnection.