Caetano Veloso - Sozinho -

Caetano Veloso first heard the song through version, which was a radio hit at the time. He was so captivated by the melody that he decided to perform it himself.

: In many live versions, Caetano includes a spoken part where he admits he almost didn't record the song after hearing Tim Maia's powerful version, but ultimately "couldn't resist". Lyrical Themes & Meaning Caetano Veloso - Sozinho

: It questions the sincerity of a partner's affection, highlighting the pain of feeling "free" but ignored. Caetano Veloso first heard the song through version,

Although widely associated with Caetano, "Sozinho" was actually written by the composer (Aroldo Alves Sobrinho). Caetano Veloso - Sozinho