Boa Sorte/Good Luck
Vanessa da Mata Lyrics

The lyrics to Vanessa da Mata's "Boa Sorte" express the end of a relationship and the struggle to move on. The opening lines "É só isso, não tem mais jeito, acabou, boa sorte" (That's it, there's no way, it's over, good luck) present a resigned acceptance of the breakup. However, the following lines "Não tenho o que dizer, são só palavras, e o que eu sinto não mudará" (I've nothing left to say, it's only words, and what I feel won't change) convey a sense of sadness and frustration with the inevitability of the situation.

The song then explores the weight of unfulfilled expectations in the relationship, with lines like "tudo o que quer me dar é demais, é pesado, não há paz" (everything you want to give me is too much, it's heavy, there's no peace) and "tudo o que quer de mim, irreais expectativas desleais" (all you want from me are unreal and unfair expectations). The chorus repeats these lines and add the repetition of "there is no peace," emphasizing the burden and strain the relationship has caused.

The final verse encourages the singer's partner to seek healing and move on from whoever is advising them about the relationship. The line "Há um desencontro, veja por esse ponto, há tantas pessoas especiais" (There is a disconnection, see through this point of view, there are so many special people in the world) suggests that there are better matches out there for both of them. The repetition of "falling into the night" at the end creates a sense of finality and the realization that the relationship has truly ended.