Promessas translates to "promises". It's a word that resonates deeply in the context of relationships and expectations.
In the song, the lyrics mention "Também tinha promessas compromissos tudo no papel" (It also had promises, commitments, everything on paper). This highlights the contrast between initial hopes and the eventual reality of a relationship, making it a poignant and relatable word for anyone who has experienced love and loss.
Calema's "Vai a Origem" tells a story of a love that, like many others, started with "promessas compromissos tudo no papel" [promises, commitments, everything on paper]. But then, life happened, and the singer realized it was the end, even if they didn't want to accept it. They're left wondering, "o que é que mudou no diz o que é que falhou" [what changed, tell me what failed]? Was it a specific moment, "se foi em the o2 ou se depois não ficou tudo bem" [if it was at the O2 or if afterwards it wasn't all good]?
Despite the heartbreak, the singer refuses to give up. They declare, "eu não vou insistir não quer ficar disse que eu não corro atrás vai ser como quiserem é amor é te dizer eu vou acreditar até perder" [I won't insist, if you don't want to stay, I said I won't chase, it will be as you wish, it's love, I tell you I will believe until I lose]. It's a powerful declaration of enduring love, even when faced with rejection. They'll keep loving "até dizer que já não dá" [until you say it's no longer possible], and give love "até dizem checar" [until they say to check]. It's a beautiful, stubborn kind of devotion.