“Hoje Estou Chateado” is a roller-coaster of emotions wrapped in a catchy, sing-along melody. Nininho begins the song annoyed and hurt because the person he loves thinks the worst of him. He repeats “Eu não sou assim” to clear his name and even calls on his mãe as a witness, promising he never meant anyone harm. The playful “lele lele” hook softens the frustration, turning heartache into a chant you cannot help but hum.
As the verses unfold, the singer’s mood flips from I want to live with you to I am done with you. He realizes that staying in a relationship where he is treated badly is no good for either of them. In the end, the track is a lively mix of self-defense, honesty, and self-respect: sometimes the best way to stop being “chateado” is to walk away and dance it out.
Nininho Vaz Maia (born Avelino Vaz Maia in 1988) is a Portuguese singer and songwriter from Lisbon, where he grew up in the working-class neighbourhoods of Olaias and Picheleira. His music grows out of the traditions of Portugal's Roma community, blending heartfelt pop melodies with the passion and rhythm of flamenco.
He first found an audience in 2013, when a home video of him singing spread across YouTube, and he went on to release popular tracks such as "Cola-te a Mim" and "Soy Gitano". "Gosto De Ti" belongs to his 2021 debut album Raízes ("Roots"), a tribute to his heritage and family. Today he is one of Portugal's most-streamed artists, loved for his emotional voice and his warm, deeply personal songs.