Espelho literally translates to "mirror." While a common word, its use in this song is beautifully poetic and unique.
In the lyrics, the singer describes a magical place where "as flores são espelho de quem eu sou," which means "the flowers are a mirror of who I am." He uses this image to say that his surroundings perfectly reflect the beauty and love he feels inside, making this a deeply romantic and memorable line.
A Nossa Vez is a heartfelt love anthem that captures the exhilarating moment when two people decide the time is finally theirs. Calema’s lyrics paint vivid pictures of intimacy: the singer wants to live inside a partner’s gaze, stamp loving words on his own skin, and whisper promises that only blooming kisses can keep. Every line pulses with urgency to seize the present, assuring the listener that “the sky you search for has always been yours.” By repeating the phrase “agora é a nossa vez” (now it’s our turn), the song becomes both a celebration and a gentle command to embrace love without hesitation.
More than just a romantic confession, the track feels like an invitation to a secret voyage where the air smells of flowers and dreams turn tangible. The singer pledges lifelong companionship, vowing to be there when the light goes out and when the morning returns. In this tender universe, love is the compass, the destination, and the guiding star that keeps shining even in darkness. Calema wraps these promises in an upbeat, melodic groove, making the message of unwavering devotion feel both intimate and joyously uplifting.
Calema are a duo of two brothers, António and Fradique Mendes Ferreira, from São Tomé and Príncipe who are now based in Portugal. Their name refers to the powerful swell of the ocean along the African coast.
After winning a national music competition back home in 2008, the brothers moved to Portugal to study and build their careers, and they were soon championed by the singer Anselmo Ralph. Blending kizomba, zouk and Afro-pop, their warm, romantic sound has made them one of the most popular acts singing in Portuguese. "A Nossa Vez" became a huge hit, ending 2017 as the most-watched non-Brazilian Portuguese-language music video on YouTube and going on to gather tens of millions of views. Today they are celebrated across the Portuguese-speaking world for their heartfelt love songs.