Born and r… Read Full Bio ↴Luísa Gerloff Sonza is a Brazilian singer and songwriter.
Born and raised in Tuparendi, in the interior of Rio Grande do Sul, she is the daughter of farmer Cezar Luiz Sonza and Physical Education teacher Eliane Gerloff. In February 2016, she attended a semester of law at the Franciscan University, giving up her university studies to invest in her artistic career.
She started her career singing at song festivals and at the age of seven she was hired by the band Sol Maior, performing until she was seventeen years old. In 2014, Sonza created her own YouTube channel where she started to publish cover versions of several songs, which made her gain visibility on the internet, being called "Queen of Covers". In May 2017, she signed with Universal Music label and released her debut authorial single "Good Vibes". In October of the same year she released her debut self-titled EP.
In June 2019, Luísa released her debut studio album Pandora, which was preceded by the singles "Pior Que Possa Imaginar", "Fazendo Assim", featuring Brazilian singer Gaab, and "Garupa", featuring Brazilian singer and drag queen Pabllo Vittar.
During 2020, she released the singles "Braba" and "Toma", with the participation of Brazilian singer Zaac, in addition to participating in songs by other artists such as Dilsinho, Vitão, Lexa, Danna Paola, Xamã, among others. In December, she released "Modo Turbo", featuring Pabllo Vittar and Anitta, used as the lead single from her second studio album, Doce 22 (2021).
In July 2021, after a month away from social media, she announced her second album, Doce 22, which was released on July 18, the date on which she turned 23.
Apenas Eu
Luísa Sonza Lyrics
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E não me reconheci
Quantas vezes chorei no chuveiro
Mesmo tendo que sorrir
Fugi pra algum lugar
Que pudesse sonhar e ser feliz
Sem julgamentos, opressões, sem fingimentos
Hoje eu só quero ser eu
Quero ser apenas eu
Tentar, errar, lutar
Ter a chance de me permitir
Só quero ser eu
Hoje eu só quero ser eu
Quero ser apenas eu
Tentar, errar, lutar
Ter a chance de me permitir
Em meio a tempestade, floresci
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Quantas vezes me tranquei pro mundo
Tentando me descobrir
Quantas vezes quis um ombro amigo
Sem ninguém pra me ouvir
Fugi pra algum lugar
Que pudesse sonhar
E ser feliz
Sem julgamentos, opressões, sem fingimentos
Leva isso daqui
Hoje eu só quero ser eu
Quero ser apenas eu
Tentar, errar, lutar
Ter a chance de me permitir
Só quero ser eu
Hoje eu só quero ser eu
Quero ser apenas eu
Tentar, errar, lutar
Ter a chance de me permitir
Em meio a tempestade, floresci
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
The lyrics to Luísa Sonza's song "Apenas Eu" (Just Me) convey a powerful message about self-acceptance and the desire to be true to oneself. The song reflects on the struggles and challenges the singer has faced in her personal journey of self-discovery and coming to terms with her identity. The opening lines express the feeling of not recognizing oneself when looking in the mirror, highlighting a disconnect between who she is and who she feels she should be. She mentions the times she has cried in the shower, even when she had to put on a smile for others.
The chorus emphasizes her desire to embrace her true self, to try, make mistakes, and fight for the chance to allow herself to be who she is without judgment or pretense. She expresses the longing to be heard and understood, seeking a supportive shoulder to lean on. The song suggests that she has sought refuge in a place where she can dream and find happiness, free from societal pressures and expectations. It's a declaration of her determination to be authentic and unapologetic.
Luísa Sonza's "Apenas Eu" serves as an anthem of empowerment, encouraging listeners to embrace their individuality and live life on their own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
Quantas vezes me olhei no espelho
How many times I looked at myself in the mirror
E não me reconheci
And didn't recognize myself
Quantas vezes chorei no chuveiro
How many times I cried in the shower
Mesmo tendo que sorrir
Even though I had to smile
Fugi pra algum lugar
I ran away to somewhere
Que pudesse sonhar e ser feliz
Where I could dream and be happy
Sem julgamentos, opressões, sem fingimentos
Without judgments, oppressions, without pretending
Leva isso daqui
Take all of this away
Hoje eu só quero ser eu
Today I just want to be myself
Quero ser apenas eu
I want to be just me
Tentar, errar, lutar
To try, to fail, to fight
Ter a chance de me permitir
To have the chance to allow myself
Só quero ser eu
I just want to be myself
Em meio a tempestade, floresci
In the midst of the storm, I blossomed
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andre Luiz De Souza Vieira, Luisa Gerloff Sonza, Pedro Henrique Breder Rodrigues, Wallace Alexandre Dos Santos Cruz
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