This was my first time performing a piece that I wrote in front of a live audience! It was a great experience! 

I’m here.  I made it.  
To the top of the Eiffel Tower.
The only thing missing is – her.
I have all the memories
Of our time together 
And of me giving her my pink sweater
But I have nothing of her, nothing of hers
But this view 
Of the place she loved to visit many times
And the times she transported me to this ville
While we spoke on the telephone 
Where is she now?
My heart can only imagine
She’s somewhere without me
Enjoying the views of the world she is no doubt traversing
She was always a traveler, that one
She pulled me out of my shell
When all I wanted to do was live inside it
She taught me how to be spontaneous
And spontaneous, we were, together
I’ve lived many a beautiful night since we last spoke 
I do miss her
But I know parting was for the better
I’m not looking for anyone, but me
But I wish she were here with me
So that I can finally tell her
That I’m here witnessing the city that she always wanted me to see
Paris 

​You gave me Moroccan food and laughter
I gave you London and Paris
And a happy birthday
Moulin Rouge on my phone 
And hours of conversation 
We stuck to each other 
Across countries and time zones 
Sipping red wine on the terrace
Sharing sunsets and texts
Thinking of you thinking of me 
Funny how the moment I met you
Turned into a transatlantic connection
We danced forever in your city 
And I will have you forever in my heart

Let me take your picture
So that I can see the Moroccan tiles frozen in the background
Captivating your smile
That frowns with your eyes 
Let me see the frame in which our lunch and dinner 
Were peppered by saffron and couscous
Coocoo I see you
In the shades of memory 
Which had me squealing 
You are far now
Far, far away like a shadow
Running towards the sunlight in the tunnel
I run after you 
But your footsteps fade
I can’t hear them
I only see the sidewalk
That we used to walk down together
With your hand in mine 
Waving away the breeze
That played with your hair
As you playfully placed a strand behind my ear
You whispered
A song that we sang
As we danced the night away
In that place
That is not here
Inside the club
We were surrounded by strangers
But only you and I were there
As we laughed 
And enjoyed
Knowing it would not last
But taking advantage
Of every moment which we knew would 

I see you, as you stare at our picture together, wondering how I’m doing, but resolved not to reach for your phone
You recall many moments that we shared
As you glimpse at my eyes, staring past me
You gave me your sweater
But you have nothing of mine
Save for the photos that you took
I know 
It’s how it is
Strange 
How we never knew that we were going to meet each other
Until we did
Like ships passing in the night
We spent the night together
That went by too fast
We were in each other’s lives
But for a moment
That we stretched out
Until we couldn’t anymore
The rubber band holding us together
Snapped
It was stretched too long
Or one-sided
I can’t say
So, we unanchored and departed
Left the dock
That was keeping us at bay
Now unmoored
We went on our merry ways
And now you are there
And I am here
And I see you
I feel you
I know you feel me
Like the lighthouse in the ocean
I am the star that you see
When you gaze at the photo
Wondering what could have been
As you keep guiding your ship
To the land without me 

I dream of you almost every day – 
That’s not true
I dream of you very often – 
Or really like sometimes
But in all my dreams
We fail to connect
In the way that my waking mind wishes
I see you in my dreams
Cooking
With your back towards me
Or working in a city that I come to visit
But somehow, we can’t find each other
No matter how hard I try in my dream
Something keeps us apart
In my last dream
You saw me and wanted to say hi before I was leaving
And I wanted to see you, too, before I left 
I forgot something though
So I went back to the room to get it
And when I came back out
I saw that you staked out a spot
To be sure to run into me or see me before I left
You said hi
And so did I
I had butterflies in my stomach
Because I think I was anticipating a bigger reaction
And I was about to give you one
But somehow, in the seconds between your hi and non-reaction
I got deterred
So all I said was hi
And seemingly kept it moving
Until I left your city again
As what happens
Over and over again
In my dreams 

Tick...tock
Tick tock goes the clock
Waiting for you to call, but you don't 
You're waiting for me to budge
But I won't
Or I will
I don't know
It's getting late
It's been months since we last spoke
And I'm not sure when we'll speak again
Every day I try to forget
But each time I remember you more
My life has been well
I travel; I eat; I have fun with friends
I rang in the New Year with loads of cheer
And I'll be dating again soon
But I still think of you
Maybe one day our thoughts will connect in space
Cuz it ain't happening here on Earth
Either way, floaters of you remind me of so much
Like the pink shirt you gave me
I wore it, haha
As I was writing about our time together
It was awesome!
Life is awesome!
Tick tock, it's getting late
I'm not sure what time it is yet
But either way, be free
And have fun
Life is great
Life is awesome
And I am happy for having given myself to you 

You might not understand Portuguese, but this song is it for me. Its mellowness, its softness, its realness, her voice. It's romance and nostalgia and basically saying, "I'm going to let life guide me, but in the process, I will remember you." Obrigado Seu Jorge e Ana Carolina. 

Lyrics from: https://analisedeletras.com.br/ana-carolina/pra-rua-me-levar/​ (reproduced below) 

Pra Lua Me Levar

Não vou viver como alguém que só espera um novo amor
Há outras coisas no caminho aonde eu vou
As vezes ando só, trocando passos com a solidão
Momentos que são meus e que não abro mão

Já sei olhar o rio por onde a vida passa
Sem me precipitar e nem perder a hora
Escuto no silêncio que há em mim e basta
Outro tempo começou pra mim agora

Vou deixar a rua me levar
Ver a cidade se acender
A lua vai banhar esse lugar
E eu vou lembrar você
(2x)

É… mas tenho ainda muita coisa pra arrumar
Promessas que me fiz e que ainda não cumpri
Palavras me aguardam o tempo exato pra falar
Coisas minhas, talvez você nem queira ouvir

Já sei olhar o rio por onde a vida passa
Sem me precipitar e nem perder a hora
Escuto no silêncio que há em mim e basta
Outro tempo começou pra mim agora
​
Vou deixar a rua me levar
Ver a cidade se acender
A lua vai banhar esse lugar
E eu vou lembrar você…
(2x)

If I’m honest with myself, I never want to stop talking to you, ever. I was just that happy with you.  But circumstances required us to part, and while I know I can still call you, I decide against it, because I don’t want to look desperate, and plus, why – after I’ve said “goodbye” to you multiple times now?  I guess I feel like I should have it figured out – whether this goodbye is final or not.  So far, it has been in a way.  And while I know that you will continue to live your life, I hope you are happy, and that you never forget me.  And I hope you remember all the times that you made me laugh.  Maybe we weren’t going to last forever, but I would’ve held on just a little bit tighter.  But I think my heart told me to tell you: “No, I can’t hold on any longer.”  Maybe it was for a reason that I don’t quite understand, but I want you to know that not a day goes by when I don’t think of you. And I want you to know that that’s the truth.  

I love you.  Thank you for being there for me.  I know I meant a lot to you too.  When we last spoke, the sun was setting, and since then, it has actually set on our relationship.  I said goodbye to you many times and in many places, but I want you to know that I still hope for a sunrise.  Maybe the trick is, we don’t know when it will be.  Maybe it will never be, except when we contemplate what could have been.  Either way, for a while, you were the man of my dreams, and in my heart, the sun will always rise with you.  Goodbye, for now, and be well.  I love you.