Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: sertanejo
Song Meaning of “Ó Como É Que Eu Tô (Ao Vivo)” by Grupo Tradição
“Ó Como É Que Eu Tô (Ao Vivo)” by Grupo Tradição is an exploration of navigating through life’s ups and downs. The song starts off recalling simpler, reminiscing of easier days, wishing for the freedom of childhood. However, as the song progresses, the narrator realizes they must take control of their own life, and accept the hard decisions that life presents us with.
The chorus, translated to “Oh how I am?,” speaks to the narrator’s internal struggle with feeling overwhelmed and alone. Tradição uses the metaphor of a mountain being impossible to climb to emphasize this sense of helplessness. Despite this feeling of helplessness, the narrator pushes through, and lyrically sings “My heart will help me, is what I’m learned to believe,” telling us that even in the toughest of times, there are always sources of strength and hope.
The song ends on a note of optimism, as the narrator has come to realize that by finding strength in the tougher moments, they can finally embrace their current state and find joy in the changing of life’s seasons. By the song’s end, the narrator has come to terms with the ups and downs of life, and can finally appreciate them for what they are.