Arranhado means 'scratched' or 'scraped'. It's an interesting word because it's not commonly found in romantic or pop songs, making it stand out.
In the song, the lyric "Não vai me dizer que 'tá todo arranhado" (You're not going to tell me you're all scratched up) refers to the physical state of the protagonist after a wild night. It adds a touch of humor and mystery to the narrative, hinting at an eventful night without explicitly stating what happened.
Talk about a night to remember... or maybe not! In "Onde Anda," Calema and Zé Felipe tell the story of a man who wakes up after a wild night out. He doesn't remember the woman's name, but he knows they shared a kiss. The real trouble starts when he finds a mysterious note in his pocket. His friends urge him to open it, and the message inside is a life-changer: "In nine months, I'll be back here."
Suddenly, the party is over and panic sets in! The singer is faced with a huge question: who will take care of the baby? He feels completely unprepared, admitting he can't even take care of himself. But as the song goes on, his panic turns into a desperate search. He starts to remember her beautiful blonde hair and unique smile, and he promises to find her, wherever she is, from São Tomé to Brazil. It's a song about a surprise that turns into a mission to find a lost connection and take responsibility.
Calema are a duo of two brothers, António and Fradique Mendes Ferreira, from São Tomé and Príncipe who are now based in Portugal. Their name refers to the powerful swell of the ocean along the African coast.
After winning a national music competition back home in 2008, the brothers moved to Portugal to study and build their careers, and they were soon championed by the singer Anselmo Ralph. Blending kizomba, zouk and Afro-pop, their warm, romantic sound has made them one of the most popular acts singing in Portuguese. "A Nossa Vez" became a huge hit, ending 2017 as the most-watched non-Brazilian Portuguese-language music video on YouTube and going on to gather tens of millions of views. Today they are celebrated across the Portuguese-speaking world for their heartfelt love songs.