About Us

Vini Gonçalves' song 'About Us' delves into the emotional turmoil and lingering pain of a broken relationship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person grappling with the aftermath of a breakup, expressing feelings of sadness, anger, and longing. The opening lines, 'You listen when I say / I just wanna you to stay,' set the tone for the song, highlighting the speaker's desire for their partner to remain in their life. However, the partner's absence leaves the speaker feeling down and desolate, as emphasized by the lines, 'And you’re not around / Baby, I feel so down.'

The song's narrative continues to explore the depth of the speaker's sorrow, with references to a particularly painful night and the metaphor of a broken car symbolizing a broken heart. The lyrics, 'Last night was so sad / Last night was so cold / I to broke my car / Like you broke my heart,' poignantly capture the sense of loss and devastation. The recurring theme of unfulfilled promises and the speaker's struggle to move on is evident in the lines, 'You always made me a promise / Was to take me to our home / You never gave me a notice / I know, I need to be more strong.'

Despite the passage of time, the speaker remains haunted by memories of the relationship, as reflected in the chorus, 'Three years later, I think yet / About us.' This repetition underscores the enduring impact of the breakup and the difficulty of letting go. The song also touches on the speaker's anger and frustration, with lines like 'I'm so fucking furious / You must think / I'm stupid and alone,' revealing a raw and unfiltered emotional response. Ultimately, 'About Us' is a poignant exploration of heartbreak, the struggle to heal, and the lingering thoughts of what once was.