Gosto de ser cruel

In Gosto de ser cruel, the band Kid Abelha presents an interpretation that deviates from their usual sound, opting for a more intimate atmosphere. The piece is built on a foundation of acoustic guitar and piano, giving it a romantic and almost mystical nuance, especially noticeable in the versions of other songs like Deus (Apareça na Televisão) or Alice (Não Me Escreva Aquela Carta de Amor). This more stripped-down approach, with string and keyboard accompaniment, became a distinctive mark of this particular work. This track is part of the album Meio desligado, released in 1994 by Warner Music. It was a moment of renewal for the band, marking their first acoustic album.

The result was a resounding sales success, reaching 600,000 copies and earning a double platinum record, making it Kid Abelha's best-selling work up to that point. The musical composition of Gosto de ser cruel is the work of George Israel and Paula Toller, who managed to capture a particular essence in this 3-minute and 18-second recording.