In “Ainda Bem” ("Good Thing"), Brazilian singer Vanessa da Mata turns everyday moments into a heartfelt celebration of gratitude. She sings from the perspective of someone who can’t imagine life without her partner, savoring small yet powerful images: hugging on cold days, receiving surprise flowers, feeling pain dissolve in the quiet of a loving face. The chorus repeats the relieved thought “ainda bem que você vive comigo” – thank goodness you share this life with me – capturing that warm rush you get when you realize love has tilted the odds in your favor.
As the song unfolds, Vanessa moves from cozy details to a bigger reflection on fate. Among “so many years” and “so many others,” she marvels at the cosmic luck that brought these two people together. Her words invite listeners to pause and appreciate their own relationships, showing how love can turn chance into something that feels like destiny. It is a gentle, melodic reminder that partnership transforms ordinary days into passionate ones and gives meaning to the randomness of the world.