Contramão literally means "against the hand" or "wrong way," often used in the context of traffic (e.g., driving against traffic).
In this song, it's used metaphorically to describe two people who are fundamentally incompatible or moving in opposite directions in their relationship. The line "Os dois em contramão" paints a vivid picture of a relationship where both individuals are working against each other or against the natural flow, making it difficult to connect and be together.
“A Fugir de Ser” paints a playful yet bittersweet picture of two people who clearly like each other, but whose timing is forever off. Bárbara Tinoco turns the classic love song on its head: instead of rhyming easily with romance, the couple keeps missing the beat. They blame the season, the wind, their busy schedules — anything to avoid admitting that they are simply afraid of letting things happen.
Throughout the lyrics we feel their dance of almost-love. One promises, “Tell me the right time and I’ll wait,” while both pretend to be too occupied to try. The result is a charming portrait of modern relationships, where desire is obvious, yet commitment stays just out of reach. Tinoco’s warm voice wraps this tug-of-war in catchy melodies, turning indecision into a story that listeners can’t help but relate to—and maybe, finally, learn to stop running from who they could be together.