In a world of overproduced singles and hooks, Às Vezes Eu Queria Ser Outra Pessoa really cut everything back to the bone with “1997,” the latest from their new indie rock record Ser Adulto Sucks. A title that already speaks volumes about consolation and reflection, “1997” is a spare but mighty work that is music that matters.
“1997” is a hurt whisper from someone trying to fit into adulthood but constantly feeling like an outsider. A diary entry in aural form, it’s a quiet, reflective, and piercingly honest track. At 26, the singer-songwriter embraces that long-term emotional discomfort, creating a track that doesn’t provide easy answers but dares to pose deeply human questions, Why do I still feel lost? Where do I really belong?
Às Vezes Eu Queria Ser Outra Pessoa has done this all himself, writing, recording, producing, and promoting the song wholly on his own. It’s raw, not just in sound but in the process, uncorrupted by outside influence, unvarnished by industry gloss. This DIY ethos gives “1997” its edge, a lo-fi intimacy that makes you feel as if you’re peering into someone’s private thoughts, not just consuming a product.
The track nods to memories. Its indie rock origins seem typical and new, hearkening back to late-night bedroom recordings that helped define a generation even as it sounds distinctly contemporary. The song has space, minimalistic arrangements, far-off textures, and the slow instrumentation that allows you to pause for thought. And ultimately, “1997” is about the disorienting ache of not knowing where you fit in. Às Vezes Eu Queria Ser Outra Pessoa make a mirror. And it’s a gloriously cracked one at that.
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