A native of São Paulo, Zizi Possi (born as Maria Izildinha Possi in Mar, 28… Read Full Bio ↴A native of São Paulo, Zizi Possi (born as Maria Izildinha Possi in Mar, 28 1956) began learning to play the piano and to sing in her childhood, and later went on to Salvador to study composition and regency. She failed to graduate and, along with her brother, became involved in theater, where she discovered her talent for musicals. She recorded several jingles, and then moved to Rio de Janeiro, where she met Roberto Menescal, the producer who brought her to Polygram. It was with Polygram that she launched her career as a professional singer, recording several discs and appearing on a 1978 Chico Buarque album singing "Pedaço de Mim", her first hit. Her interpretation of "Nunca" (Lupicínio Rodrigues), "Meu Amigo, Meu Herói" (Gilberto Gil), "Asa Morena" (Zé Caradípia) and "Perigo" (Nico Rezende/ Paulinho Lima) granted her a distinguished position within BPM .

She left Polygram in 1990, moved to São Paulo and decided to dedicate herself to a less commercial repertoire than that demanded by her former record label. She put together the show "Sobre Todas as Coisas", backed up by Marcos Suzano (percussion) and Lui Coimbra (violin-cello), with whom she toured Brazil. The show was later recorded by the label Eldorado. In 1993, "Valsa Brasileira", with its slick repertoire and expert technical back-up, was released by the label Velas and helped to put her up amongst the leading names on the MPB scene. In 1997, she recorded "Per Amore" – which was a commercial sensation, with its sales boosted by the title track. The following year, she released "Passione", an album Italian songs, only.

Esquece E Vem
Zizi Possi Lyrics

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Dói mais teu silêncio que tua agressão
Tentar crescer
Saber dizer não
Ter seu espaço
Sua opção
Tudo em vão
A gente se esquece e tudo promete
Tenta não ver

Que enlouquece
Barra pesada
Isso nunca mais
Te encontrei
Nada adianta e não tem disfarce
Pra que mentir
Diz a verdade
Tanta solidão
A quem convém
Esquece e vem
Esquece e vem
A gente quase tudo tem
Te encontrei
Nada adianta e não tem disfarce
Pra que mentir
Diz a verdade
Tanta solidão
A quem convém
Esquece e vem
A gente quase tudo tem

Esquece vem
A gente quase tudo bem

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Zizi Possi's song Esquece E Vem speak of the complexities of relationships and the pain that can come with them. The opening lines, "Dói mais teu silêncio que tua agressão/Tentar crescer/Saber dizer não/Ter seu espaço/Sua opção/Tudo em vão" convey the idea that silence can hurt more than aggression and that it's necessary to grow and learn to say no, have your own space, and make your own choices. However, these efforts can feel pointless when promises are made and forgotten and we try to ignore the insanity of the situation. The lines "Barra pesada/Isso nunca mais/Te encontrei/Nada adianta e não tem disfarce/Pra que mentir/Diz a verdade" suggest that the difficulties and heaviness of the relationship will not continue, but the truth must be spoken instead of trying to disguise it.

The chorus "Tanta solidão/A quem convém/Esquece e vem/A gente quase tudo tem" speaks of the loneliness that can come with relationships and questions who benefits from it. The answer might be that we do, as we almost have everything we need. The phrase "Esquece e vem" is repeated throughout the song, suggesting a desire to forget about the difficulties and move forward with the relationship.

Overall, the song seems to be expressing the complicated emotions that come with relationships, especially when they are difficult or painful. It suggests that it's important to have your own voice and to speak the truth, but also to let go of the hurt and move forward with love.

Line by Line Meaning

Dói mais teu silêncio que tua agressão
Your silence hurts me more than your aggression

Tentar crescer
Trying to grow up

Saber dizer não
Knowing how to say no

Ter seu espaço
Having your own space

Sua opção
Your choice

Tudo em vão
All for nothing

A gente se esquece e tudo promete
We forget and promise everything

Tenta não ver
Trying not to see

Que enlouquece
It drives me crazy

Barra pesada
Heavy burden

Isso nunca mais
That will never happen again