"" (Wasted Time) is a seminal track by the Brazilian rock band Legião Urbana , released on their 1986 album Dois . Written by lead singer Renato Russo , the song evolved from an earlier composition titled " Gente Obsoleta " and incorporated verses from another unfinished work called " 1977 ". Lyrical Themes and Narrative
: Phrases like " Sempre em frente / Não temos tempo a perder " (Always forward / We have no time to lose) emphasize a drive to continue despite life's challenges. Tempo Perdido
: Russo originally envisioned an acoustic ending featuring sounds of wind, campfire, and waves to transition into the second side of the album. Legacy and Impact "" (Wasted Time) is a seminal track by
: The recurring declaration " Somos tão jovens " (We are so young) serves as both a comfort and a reminder of the fleeting nature of life. : Russo originally envisioned an acoustic ending featuring
: The opening lines, " Todos os dias quando acordo / Não tenho mais o tempo que passou " (Every day when I wake up / I no longer have the time that has passed), establish a theme of constant loss balanced by the potential of the future.
: Critics often describe the sound as dense and atmospheric, capturing a sense of both melancholy and hope.