Tempo Perdido
by Legião Urbana
- Album: Dois
- Year: 1986
- Genre: Brazilian rock
- Length: 5:00
A manifesto against wasting one's life. Renato Russo refuses fear and resignation: facing a hostile world, he declares that the time we have left is ours and must be lived and loved fully, now. An anthem for a generation that chose courage over waiting.
Themes
- Identity and defiance
- Refusing to waste time
- Love against a hostile world
- Generational resilience
Mood
- Resolute
- Confident
- Headlong
References & context
- The line "I am not afraid of the dark"
The most-remembered line turns fear into an enemy to be beaten. Facing the dark becomes a metaphor for facing life without flinching.
- Renato Russo and the 80s generation
Legião Urbana voiced Brazilian youth during re-democratisation — idealistic, defiant, searching for meaning.
- Our own time
The central idea — that we have a time that is ours alone — rejects both society's clock and the paralysis of despair.
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Frequently asked
What is the meaning of "Tempo Perdido" by Legião Urbana?
A manifesto against wasting one's life.
What is "Tempo Perdido" about?
A manifesto against wasting one's life. Renato Russo refuses fear and resignation: facing a hostile world, he declares that the time we have left is ours and must be lived and loved fully, now. An anthem for a generation that chose courage over waiting.
What are the main themes in "Tempo Perdido"?
The recurring themes are Identity and defiance, Refusing to waste time, Love against a hostile world, Generational resilience.
Who wrote "Tempo Perdido"?
"Tempo Perdido" was written by Renato Russo.
When was "Tempo Perdido" released?
"Tempo Perdido" was released in 1986, on the album Dois.
What genre is "Tempo Perdido"?
"Tempo Perdido" is Brazilian rock.
What is the mood of "Tempo Perdido"?
Its overall mood is Resolute, Confident, Headlong.
Is "Tempo Perdido" available in my language on Lyrithm?
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