Hortelã translates to "mint". While it might seem like a simple word, its appearance in a romantic context makes it quite interesting and memorable.
In the song, Luísa Sonza sings about being kissed "com a boca de hortelã" (with a minty mouth). This detail adds a fresh, intimate, and sensory layer to the romantic interaction, suggesting a pleasant and perhaps invigorating kiss. It's not a word you typically find in every pop song, making it stand out.
Picture that sweet moment when butterflies fill your stomach, yet a little voice inside whispers, “Careful… you know you thrive flying solo!” That tug-of-war is the heart of “Melhor Sozinha :-)-:”. Luísa Sonza and the late sertanejo superstar Marília Mendonça trade verses as a woman who adores her freedom meets someone who makes staying feel just as tempting as leaving. She praises the lover’s mint-kissed mouth, musical talent and unwavering presence, but she never lets him forget: I’m not just anyone, and I’m still the boss of my own heart.
The song flips between vulnerability and attitude. One minute she asks him to “baby, keep me safe, I’ll be back tomorrow,” the next she repeats that she is “melhor sozinha”—better alone. Hidden in the playful melody is a modern manifesto: independence and romance do not have to be enemies, and sometimes the best relationships are the ones that fit into “um cantinho”—a tiny corner—leaving the rest of your space for yourself. Dance, sing and practice your English while you celebrate the art of loving someone without losing who you are.
Luísa Sonza grew up in Tuparendi, a small town in Rio Grande do Sul, and was singing at weddings and parties with a local band while still a kid. She built her name on YouTube covers, which earned her the nickname "Queen of Covers", and Universal Music signed her in 2017, putting out her debut single "Good Vibes" straight away.
Her first album, Pandora (2019), made her one of Brazil's biggest pop names, and Doce 22 (2021) brought hits like "Café da Manhã" with Ludmilla. Escândalo Íntimo (2023), home to "Chico", broke the Brazilian record for most-streamed album on its release day. In 2026 she went somewhere unexpected: Bossa Sempre Nova, a bossa nova record made with Roberto Menescal and Toquinho, followed by Brutal Paraíso.