Arrepiei comes from the verb arrepiar, which means to get goosebumps or to make one's hair stand on end. It's a vivid and physical reaction to an intense emotion.
In the song, the lyric "Me arrepiei só de te ver na multidão" (I got goosebumps just from seeing you in the crowd) perfectly captures the immediate and overwhelming impact of seeing a loved one. It's a powerful way to express strong feelings of excitement, nervousness, or deep affection, making it a memorable and relatable word for learners.
In "A Lua," Pabllo Vittar sings about a love that feels as magical and destined as a gift from the moon itself. The song starts by recalling the electric feeling of first seeing a special someone: getting goosebumps (me arrepiei) and a racing heart (disparou meu coração). It paints a picture of a happy past, a time of making plans and dreaming of a future together.
However, the story takes a sad turn. The singer admits to making mistakes that caused their partner pain, confessing, "I already know, you won't forgive / So many times I made you cry." Despite the breakup and the acknowledgment that it might be for the best, the core feeling remains. The love was so special, a gift from the moon (a lua me deu), that the singer believes "nobody will take it, nobody will steal it." It's a treasured memory of a powerful love that, even though it's over, will never truly be lost.