E Se Eu Contasse is a sharp, tongue-in-cheek break-up anthem where Portuguese singer-songwriter Francisca Borges flips the script on a smug ex. On the surface, he seems to have everything sorted: a new cologne, The Cure playing in his car and a social life packed with trips and flings. But the narrator is not buying the façade. She exposes his perfectly curated image as pure make-believe, taunting him with the question, "E se eu contasse que é tudo mentira?" – "What if I told them it is all a lie?"
Underneath the catchy melody lies a story of empowerment. Borges rejects the role of the heartbroken victim and instead calls out the ex’s empty bravado, serial dishonesty and victim complex. Her playful yet pointed lyrics invite listeners to root for self-respect, honesty and moving on, all while dancing to a track that balances indie pop sparkle with a splash of ’80s nostalgia – just like that The Cure cassette still spinning in his car.