Contramão literally means "wrong way" or "opposite direction", often used in traffic contexts when driving against the flow. It's a vivid, somewhat uncommon word that paints a striking picture.
In the song, IZA sings "Mas eu pisei no freio, sai na contramão" (But I hit the brakes, I went the wrong way). She uses it as a powerful metaphor for resisting her feelings and pulling back from a romantic connection, even though part of her wants to move forward. It's a memorable way to express emotional conflict and self-protection in modern Brazilian pop.
Sem Filtro (No Filter) is IZA’s playful confession that sometimes all you want is a night of pure chemistry with zero strings attached. She turns off her phone, forgets the clock, and gives herself permission to enjoy the heat of the moment. The lyrics celebrate living in the now: two people step into a bedroom with no plans to stay in love, only to explore desire, R&B rhythms, and a little bit of “boca a boca” fun.
At the same time, the song highlights a confident sense of control. IZA sets her own rules — her heart light is on red, she taps the emotional brakes, yet she is fully present in the physical rush. By embracing honesty and spontaneity, “Sem Filtro” becomes an anthem for anyone who wants passion without pressure, proving that modern romance can be carefree, empowered, and deliciously unapologetic.
IZA is one of Brazil's biggest pop and R&B stars, celebrated for her powerful voice and commanding stage presence. Born Isabela Cristina Correia de Lima Lima in Rio de Janeiro in 1990, she first built a following by posting covers of artists like Beyoncé, Rihanna and Sam Smith on YouTube. She signed with Warner Music Brasil in 2016, and her 2018 debut album Dona de Mim earned a Latin Grammy nomination for Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album.
In 2022 she made history as the first Black Brazilian solo singer to headline the main stage at Rock in Rio, and she released her second album Afrodhit in 2023. Blending pop, R&B and Brazilian rhythms, IZA has become a leading voice in contemporary Brazilian music and a celebrated symbol of Black representation in the country's mainstream.