Mesmo Que Seja Eu -

: It opens with the image of someone building "castles" and dreaming of being saved from a "dragon," only to wake up alone.

Watch Erasmo Carlos perform the original 1982 version of this classic hit: Mesmo Que Seja Eu

While originally a hit for Erasmo, the song took on a new cultural identity when covered by in 1984 for her album Fullgás . : It opens with the image of someone

The lyrics tell a story of offering comfort to someone disillusioned by romantic ideals. even if that man is me")

: By keeping the original gendered lyrics ("you need a man to call your own, even if that man is me"), Marina's version became a celebrated "lesbian libertarian anthem" in Brazil.