Good Luck
Ben Harper & Vanessa da Mata Lyrics

The lyrics of Boa Sorte by Ben Harper and Vanessa da Mata are about the end of a relationship. The song opens with the simple and direct lines "That's it, there's no way, it's over, good luck" which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer conveys that they have already said everything they can say, and there's nothing left to do except wish the other person well in their future endeavors. The lines "I've nothing left to say, it's only words and what I feel won't change" emphasize that the singer has already tried to communicate their feelings to the other person, but the message was not received.

The sentiment becomes more emotional when the singer starts talking about the burden of the other person's expectations, namely that "everything you want to give me is too much, it's heavy and there is no peace." The singer is overwhelmed by the demands and expectations of the other person, and they find it unreasonable that they should be expected to meet those needs without any compromise.

The lines "Even if you hold yourself, I want you to get cured from this person who advises you" suggest that the singer may feel like the other person is not acting in their best interest. There is a feeling of frustration and being trapped, but there is hope for something better. Eventually, the singer recognizes that there are other options out there - "there are so many special people in the world" - and the song ends with a sense of falling into the night and the idea that a good meeting is between two people.