Cheiro means 'smell' or 'scent'. While it might seem like a common word, its use in this romantic context is quite intimate and evocative.
In the song, the artist sings, "No primeiro beijo, no primeiro cheiro" (In the first kiss, in the first smell). This highlights how deeply sensory and memorable the initial moments of connection were, emphasizing not just the visual or emotional, but also the powerful, often subconscious, impact of scent in attraction and memory. It's a unique detail that adds a layer of tenderness to the recollection of falling in love.
Have you ever told someone you liked them, only for them to be completely shocked? That's the exact moment captured in Rodrigo Alarcon's song, "Como Eu Gostei de Você." The singer confesses his feelings to a girl who says she never imagined he felt that way. His response is simple: he can't help it because he just loves the feeling of liking someone. It's a sweet and honest admission about being open to love.
The song celebrates the thrill of a new connection. The singer recalls how his feelings grew with each moment, from the "primeiro beijo" (first kiss) and "primeiro cheiro" (first scent) to the second and third encounters. He feels just as lost and surprised by the intensity of it all as she does, but he's enjoying the ride. He asks her to "me ensina" (teach me), showing that they are both learning and discovering this new feeling together, which he thinks is "que bom" (so good).