Encarar means "to face" or "to confront." While it can refer to physically facing something, it often implies confronting a difficult situation or emotion.
In the song, Jão sings, "Engraçado, nem o tempo / Consegue encarar / O jeito que você tentou / Escolher cada palavra / Pra não me machucar." Here, he uses encarar to suggest that even time itself struggles to confront or fully comprehend the delicate way his former lover tried to soften the blow of their breakup. It's a poignant and evocative use of the word.
Have you ever had a favorite time of year completely ruined by a sad memory? That's exactly what Jão sings about in "Julho". For him, the month of July used to be a happy time, filled with memories of school holidays, friends, and cold weather. It was a perfect moment he wished would never end.
But now, everything has changed. After a painful breakup, July has transformed into a symbol of heartbreak and loss. The entire month is now a constant reminder of his ex and everything they won't be anymore. The song beautifully captures that feeling of being stuck in a moment of sadness, where a specific time, place, or even a whole month, becomes forever linked to a person you've lost.