Relгіgio Quebrado - Lourenг§o & Lourival May 2026

Lourenço & Lourival are celebrated for their distinctive "crystal voices" and their ability to convey the raw emotion characteristic of sertanejo music. "Relógio Quebrado" is considered a classic "moda de viola" (a specific storytelling subgenre of sertanejo) that remains a staple of their repertoire even after 65 years in activity. While other artists like Cezar & Paulinho have recorded versions, the Lourenço & Lourival rendition is widely regarded as the definitive emotional performance. Lourenço e Lourival - Relógio Quebrado - Letras

Years later, the broken clock hanging on Durvalino's wall suddenly strikes twelve times at midnight. Relógio Quebrado - Lourenço & Lourival

Before moving away, José leaves Durvalino an old family heirloom—their grandfather's broken clock—and promises that if he dies first and his soul is saved, he will send a sign from the afterlife. Lourenço & Lourival are celebrated for their distinctive

The "broken clock" serves as the central metaphor for several complex human experiences: Lourenço e Lourival - Relógio Quebrado - Letras

The song tells the story of two brothers, and Durvalino , who hold opposing views on spirituality:

José is deeply religious and prays nightly, while Durvalino is a skeptic who mocks his brother's devotion as "talking to himself".