Largado As Traças
Zé Neto & Cristiano Lyrics

The lyrics to Zé Neto & Cristiano's song "Largado Às Traças" tell the story of a man who is struggling to move on from a past relationship. He admits that his pride was broken when he turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism. He is trying to forget his ex-lover, but his heart is not cooperating with his intentions. To make matters worse, he is at a bar listening to a song that reminds him of his heartache. In this state of loneliness and despair, he turns to drinking to numb the pain.

As he drinks and embraces his solitude, he realizes that his feelings for his ex-girlfriend are unshakeable. The chorus repeats the lines "Vou beijando esse copo, abraçando as garrafas / Solidão é companheira nesse risca faca / Enquanto 'cê não volta, eu 'tô largado às traças / Maldito sentimento que nunca se acaba," which can be translated as "I kiss this glass, embrace these bottles / Loneliness is my companion in this dangerous place / While you don't come back, I'm a mess / Damn feeling that never fades away." The singer recognizes that his drinking cannot replace the love he lost, and that he is in a vicious cycle of trying to extinguish the pain with more pain.

The bridge of the song repeats the lines "'Tô tentando apagar fogo com gasolina" which can be translated to "I'm trying to put out fire with gasoline." This phrase emphasizes the destructive nature of his behavior and the realization that he is making things worse for himself. Unfortunately, despite this awareness, he is unable to break free from his cycle of self-destruction.