Não Vou Me Adaptar

Nando Reis' song 'Não Vou Me Adaptar' delves into the theme of personal transformation and the resistance to conforming to societal expectations. The lyrics reflect a deep sense of disconnection and alienation as the protagonist grapples with the changes that time has imposed on him. The opening lines, 'Eu não caibo mais nas roupas que eu cabia' (I no longer fit into the clothes I used to wear), serve as a metaphor for outgrowing past identities and the discomfort that comes with change. This sentiment is further emphasized by the realization that 'Os anos se passaram enquanto eu dormia' (The years passed while I was sleeping), suggesting a sense of lost time and missed opportunities.

The recurring question, 'Será que eu falei o que ninguém ouvia?' (Did I say what no one heard?), highlights the protagonist's struggle to communicate and be understood. This line underscores a feeling of isolation and the frustration of being unheard or misunderstood. The repeated declaration, 'Eu não vou me adaptar' (I will not adapt), serves as a defiant anthem against conforming to societal norms and expectations. It is a powerful statement of individuality and resistance to losing one's identity in the face of external pressures.

Nando Reis, known for his introspective and poetic lyrics, uses this song to explore the universal human experience of change and the internal conflict it often brings. The imagery of looking in the mirror and not recognizing oneself, 'No espelho essa cara já não é minha' (In the mirror, this face is no longer mine), poignantly captures the disorientation that accompanies personal growth and aging. 'Não Vou Me Adaptar' resonates with anyone who has ever felt the pressure to conform and the desire to stay true to oneself despite the passage of time and the changes it brings.