Por Onde Andei Lyrics in English Nando Reis

Ever turned up late and prayed the door was still open? That is the mood of Por Onde Andei. Nando Reis slips in, slightly out of breath, and admits he has been wandering while the one who loves him waited. He lists mistakes so obvious “até pra uma criança” (even for a child), and repeats the aching question: Where was I while you were searching for me? Each line works like an apology set to a catchy guitar riff, making confession feel almost like a sing-along.

Beneath the laid-back melody lies a bittersweet reminder of how fragile life and love can be. The absence of a partner feels as shocking as having a car stolen, leaving only an empty space and a stubborn memory. While a few shirts still hang in the closet, the real loss is hope itself. By the final chorus the singer realizes that, against the vastness of eternity, love is the only thing that truly matters — and he begs for a second chance before the music fades.