Watch Erasmo Carlos perform the original 1982 version of this classic hit:
: The song's most iconic line, "Antes mal-acompanhada do que só" (Better in bad company than alone), is presented as a piece of "grandmotherly philosophy". The Marina Lima Cover & Impact Mesmo Que Seja Eu
: The singer offers himself as a "savior," even if he isn't the idealized hero. Watch Erasmo Carlos perform the original 1982 version
"Mesmo Que Seja Eu" is a seminal Brazilian pop-rock song released in 1982 by . Written in partnership with his longtime collaborator Roberto Carlos , the track remains one of the most enduring hits of Erasmo's solo career. Song Meaning and Themes Mesmo Que Seja Eu
The lyrics tell a story of offering comfort to someone disillusioned by romantic ideals.