It reflects on the physical memories—the faces, eyes, and "phrases written to decorate an illusion"—that must now be left behind.
First recorded with Reginaldo Sodré and released as a "compacto simples" by the Chororó label. Amado Batista - Desisto (Obrigado A Desistir) (AcГєstico)
The song has traversed several decades of Amado Batista's career, evolving from a raw 70s ballad to a polished acoustic masterpiece: It reflects on the physical memories—the faces, eyes,
Compare this to other hits on the album. but a necessity imposed by circumstances.
The title suggests that giving up isn't a choice, but a necessity imposed by circumstances.