"Melhor Sozinha" [a] (Portuguese: [meˈʎɔʁ soˈziɲɐ]; transl. "Better Alone") is a song by Brazilian singer-songwriter Luísa Sonza, recorded for her second studio album Doce 22 (2021). The song was released on July 18, 2021, as the album's second single, simultaneously with the track "VIP". A remix featuring Brazilian singer-songwriter Marília Mendonça was released on August 22, 2021.
| "Melhor Sozinha" | ||||
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 Marília Mendonça remix | ||||
| Single by Luísa Sonza | ||||
| Language | Portuguese | |||
| Released | 18 July 2021 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:47 | |||
| Label | Universal Music Brazil | |||
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| Producer(s) | We4 Music | |||
| Luísa Sonza singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Melhor Sozinha" on YouTube | ||||
Lyrics and composition edit
"Melhor Sozinha" was composed by the performer together with Carol Biazin,[1] Vitão,[2] Douglas Moda and Nave, being produced by We4 Music. In the lyrics, Sonza talks about the insecurity of believing in another love relationship and how she feels better alone, even though she still has love for the other inside her.[2]
Music video edit
The original music video was released on July 18, 2021, with exclusivity on the Fantástico program.[3] The singer signs the script and creative direction of music video, which were also directed by the artist alongside João Monteiro.[4][5]
The music video version featuring Marília Mendonça was recorded in Goiânia and released on August 22, 2021. The video has a relaxed aesthetic between Sonza and Mendonça, who while talking, drink wine and beer.[6]
Live performance edit
Sonza performed the song for the first time on July 18, 2021, at Fantástico.[3] On August 11, 2021, at Encontro com Fátima Bernardes.[7] On September 7, Sonza performed the song on the eighth season of Música Boa Ao Vivo.[8] On September 23, Sonza performed the song at the 2021 MTV Millennial Awards.[9]
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[10] | 3× Platinum | 240,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history edit
| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 18 July 2021 | Original | Universal Music Brazil | [11] | |
| 23 August 2021 | Marília Mendonça remix | [12] |
References edit
- ^ stylized as "melhor sozinha :-)-:"
- ^ ""Fica muito em cima", afirma Carol Biazin sobre trabalhar com Luiza Sonza". Metro World News Brasil (in Portuguese). 2023-04-11. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ a b Fernandes, Monalisa (2021-07-19). "Melhor Sozinha: Lusa Sonza manda recado para haters". lorena.r7.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ a b "Luísa Sonza lançará clipe de 'V.I.P *-*' no Fantástico; Veja prévia!". POPline (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2021-07-17. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ Contigo!, Redação (2021-07-25). "Ousada, Luisa Sonza surge totalmente nua em clique na banheira e dispara: "Melhor sozinha"". Contigo! (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ Pinheiro, Otávio (2021-07-19). "Luísa Sonza lança clipes superproduzidos para "VIP *-*", com o rapper 6LACK, e "Melhor Sozinha :-)-:"; assista!". Poltrona Vip (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ "Luísa Sonza e Marília Mendonça lançam versão de "Melhor Sozinha'". POPline (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2021-08-22. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ "Luísa Sonza apresenta "melhor sozinha" no palco do "Encontro com Fátima Bernardes"; assista". Portal Famosos Brasil | PFBR (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2021-08-11. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ "Luísa Sonza canta faixas do 'Doce 22' e cover de 'Como Nossos Pais' na TV". POPline (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2021-09-07. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ Andreoli, Larissa (2021-09-24). "MTV MIAW 2021: Luísa Sonza entrega tudo nos vocais em apresentação intimista e LINDA de "Penhasco" e "Melhor Sozinha"; assista!". Hugo Gloss (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Luísa Sonza – Melhor Sozinha" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- ^ melhor sozinha :-)-: by Luísa Sonza, 2021-07-18, retrieved 2023-07-18
- ^ melhor sozinha :-)-: - Single by Luísa Sonza & Marília Mendonça, 2021-08-23, retrieved 2023-07-18