Como eu quero

The story behind *Como Eu Quero* is that of a song that, since its inception in 1984, became a hallmark of Kid Abelha. Composed by Leoni and Paula Toller, the lyrics present a female figure who sets her conditions in a relationship, posing a direct and bold dialogue with her partner. This lyrical audacity, combined with a catchy melody, catapulted it to great popularity on Brazil's radio stations, securing its place among the band's most remembered songs.

Over the years, *Como Eu Quero* demonstrated its ability to reinvent itself. In the early 90s, a new version was recorded for the compilation Greatest Hits 80's, where Paula Toller's voice was presented with renewed clarity, becoming the most widely broadcast interpretation. Twenty years after its original release, in 2004, an acoustic version revived interest in the song, demonstrating its enduring appeal. Even the strength of its message inspired other artists; Caetano Veloso mentioned that his own song *Não Enche*, included in the 1998 album Livro, emerged as a response to the personality portrayed in *Como Eu Quero*.