LEARN LYRICS

Ensurdece comes from the verb ensurdecer, meaning "to deafen". It's a strong and evocative verb that isn't commonly found in everyday song lyrics.

In "Nova Bad," the singer uses this word to describe the overwhelming silence after their loved one leaves: "O silêncio quase me ensurdece" (The silence almost deafens me). This powerful imagery conveys the intensity of their longing and the void left behind, making it a memorable and impactful word.

Imagine waking up to an empty house that still smells like the person you adore. In Nova Bad, Melim paints the bittersweet picture of a love-infused morning after: the clock strikes seven, the lover leaves, and every corner of the room starts whispering their absence. The singer calls this feeling their “new bad” — a fresh kind of heartache that’s equal parts sunshine and sorrow. Bright morning light, the curve of a smile, even the taste left behind become vivid souvenirs that refuse to fade.

Beneath the breezy melody lies a tug-of-war between joy and longing. The memories are so sweet they feel tattooed on the lips, making the soul “blossom”, yet they also ache because the love might not be mutual. The narrator dreams of being the one their crush can’t forget, turning an ordinary sunrise into a cinematic moment of hope, nostalgia and irresistible melancholy.

Melim is a Brazilian pop trio made up of siblings Rodrigo, Gabriela, and Diogo Melim, twins Rodrigo and Diogo plus their younger sister Gabi, all born and raised in Niterói, in Rio de Janeiro state.

The group came together in 2015 and reached a national audience the following year as semifinalists on the Brazilian television competition "Superstar." Their self-titled debut album followed in 2018, filled with warm, acoustic-driven pop songs the three siblings wrote themselves.

Melim became known across Brazil for feel-good hits like "Meu Abrigo," "Ouvi Dizer," and "Gelo," blending pop melodies with gentle Brazilian singer-songwriter harmonies. That hopeful, easygoing spirit runs through their catalogue, wrapping simple wishes for peace and kindness in a breezy sound.