Preciso Me Encontrar is a classic Brazilian samba ballad by Cartola, with lyrics by Candeia. It was released in 1976 on Cartola's album Cartola, sometimes listed as Cartola II. The track runs about 2 minutes and 58 seconds. It tells of a longing to go out and find oneself, to walk, smile, and witness the sunrise, rivers and birds as a way to live and not cry. Produced by Juarez Barroso, the song is a hallmark of Cartola's emotional and melodic samba style. It gained renewed attention with younger audiences after being linked to the Cidade de Deus (City of God) film in 2002, and has appeared on later reissues and compilations such as Raizes Do Samba (1999).
