"" (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
: The track features a characteristic post-punk atmosphere with a driving bassline and melodic, "floating" guitar work by Dado Villa-Lobos. Tempo Perdido
: 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. "" (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. : The opening lines, " Todos os dias