In “Amuleto,” Brazilian singer Tiê turns a simple love plea into a playful spell. She calls out to João, begging him to keep her close like a lucky charm: lock her in his arms, watch her door, phone her nonstop, whisk her to the movies, and even hang her around his neck. Every verse piles on new, almost child-like requests – from borrowing a star to using her as a pillow – that paint love as both adventure and protection.
Beneath the sweet imagery there is a tender warning. Tiê admits she could slip away “between his fingers” if he squeezes too hard or lets time fade their bond. The song captures that delicate balance between craving total devotion and needing gentle space, wrapped in a breezy Brazilian pop melody that feels as comforting as the amulet she longs to be.