Outra Vez Lyrics in English Eduardo Costa

Engano can mean 'deception' or 'trick', but in a romantic context, it often refers to a 'mistake' or a 'misunderstanding' in love.

In this song, Eduardo Costa sings, "Você foi o melhor dos meus planos / E o maior dos enganos que eu pude fazer" (You were the best of my plans / And the biggest mistake I could make). It's a fascinating paradox, suggesting that even the 'mistake' of loving this person was the greatest and most significant experience, highlighting the complex and often contradictory nature of deep affection.

Have you ever had a relationship that was full of contradictions? That's the heart of Eduardo Costa's song "Outra Vez," which means "Again" in English. The singer looks back on a past love that was both the "simplest" and the "most complicated" thing in his life. He describes this person using a series of beautiful paradoxes: they were his "best mistake," a "sincere lie," and even the "wickedness that only did me good." This wasn't just any romance; it was the most unforgettable hug and the strangest story he's ever known.

The central theme of the song is the Portuguese concept of saudade—a deep, nostalgic longing for someone you miss. But instead of being a sad feeling, the singer embraces it. He says this person is "the longing that I like to have," because remembering them is the only way to feel close to them again. He has given up trying to move on, declaring, "I forgot to try to forget you / I decided to want you for the sake of wanting." It's a powerful song about choosing to cherish a beautiful, complicated memory, no matter how much it hurts.