Maremotos literally translates to "seaquakes" or "tidal waves." It's a striking and less common word in everyday Portuguese, making it stand out.
In the song, it's used metaphorically to describe overwhelming emotional or mental turmoil, as in "Os maremotos de química surgem / Bagunçam tua cabeça a todo vapor" (The chemical tidal waves emerge / Mess up your head at full speed). This powerful imagery makes the word memorable and intriguing.
Maremotos (which means tidal waves in Portuguese) throws us right into the choppy sea of our own emotions. With punchy verses that jump from “it’s easy to smile” to “it’s an endless pit,” Supercombo paints the roller-coaster of anxiety and mood swings. Those sudden “maremotos de química” are the brain’s chemical storms that shake our thoughts at full speed, while the chorus whispers a lifeline: “Calma, vai passar” — “Relax, it will pass.”
Beneath the turbulence, the song carries a hopeful guide for self-discovery. It reminds us that the real self is buried like a seed that needs planting, and our thorns exist only to shield us from disappointment. By digging past fear and letting time calm the waters, we can rise stronger after the storm. The track’s energetic guitars and relatable lyrics turn an honest conversation about mental health into a rock anthem of resilience and empathy.