Ainda Bem
by Marisa Monte
- Album: O Que Você Quer Saber de Verdade
- Year: 2011
- Genre: MPB
- Length: 3:42
Gratitude for a love amid life's uncertainty. "Ainda bem" (thank goodness) is the sigh of relief of someone who realises that, despite everything that could have gone wrong, they found the other person. Love here is not certainty but the good luck that makes existence worth it.
Themes
- Love and desire
- Gratitude for a loved one
- Reassurance amid uncertainty
- Tender devotion
Mood
- Tender
- Warm
- Serene
References & context
- The phrase "ainda bem"
It is an everyday relief — "good thing it happened". Using it for love turns the feeling into recognised luck, not earned merit.
- Marisa Monte and Arnaldo Antunes
Their long partnership joins Marisa's delicate melody to Arnaldo's spare poetry, a hallmark of the most refined contemporary MPB.
- Love as contingency
The song remembers that finding someone is partly chance. Admitting that deepens the gratitude: none of it was guaranteed.
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Frequently asked
What is the meaning of "Ainda Bem" by Marisa Monte?
Gratitude for a love amid life's uncertainty.
What is "Ainda Bem" about?
Gratitude for a love amid life's uncertainty. "Ainda bem" (thank goodness) is the sigh of relief of someone who realises that, despite everything that could have gone wrong, they found the other person. Love here is not certainty but the good luck that makes existence worth it.
What are the main themes in "Ainda Bem"?
The recurring themes are Love and desire, Gratitude for a loved one, Reassurance amid uncertainty, Tender devotion.
Is "Ainda Bem" available in my language on Lyrithm?
Yes — this meaning analysis is published natively in English, Bahasa Indonesia, Español, Português, Français, 日本語. Lyrithm does not auto-translate; each language is written from scratch.