Mesmo Que Seja Eu -

Watch Erasmo Carlos perform the original 1982 version of this classic hit:

: It opens with the image of someone building "castles" and dreaming of being saved from a "dragon," only to wake up alone. Mesmo Que Seja Eu

: Unlike the synth-heavy tracks of the Fullgás album, her version relied on a more stripped-back arrangement of bass, guitar, and drums. Watch Erasmo Carlos perform the original 1982 version

The lyrics tell a story of offering comfort to someone disillusioned by romantic ideals. While originally a hit for Erasmo, the song

While originally a hit for Erasmo, the song took on a new cultural identity when covered by in 1984 for her album Fullgás .

: The singer offers himself as a "savior," even if he isn't the idealized hero.

: The song's most iconic line, "Antes mal-acompanhada do que só" (Better in bad company than alone), is presented as a piece of "grandmotherly philosophy". The Marina Lima Cover & Impact