The album, created during the COVID-19 pandemic,[2] was largely recorded in the home studio of Veloso's Rio de Janeiro apartment with assistance from Lucas Nunes,[3][4] which he and his wife, Paula Lavigne, had moved into during the early months of the lockdown.

[7] The album begins with the title track "Meu Coco", which blends poetic reflections with cultural references, including mentions of figures like João Gilberto, Maria Bethânia, and Nara Leão, while incorporating elements of samba and religious influences.

[8] "Anjos Tronchos" explores about the disorder of the technological world in which "leading clowns emerge macabre, equipped with total controls",[9] with dark guitar riffs and zabumba beats supporting its introspective lyrics.

[10] "Não Vou Deixar" references political oppression, offering a pop anthem about resilience amidst struggles, which picks up the flow of funk carioca, created from a rap base synthesized by Lucas Nunes and recorded with percussion played by Vinicius Cantuária.

He noted that the album reflects a blend of "magic despite the misery" and highlights Veloso's ability to draw inspiration from both the legacy of icons like João Gilberto and the innovations of new generations, such as Djonga, Duda Beat, MC Cabelinho and Leo Santana.

[8] Journalist Pedro Antunes, from Universo Online, in an interview given by Veloso, made reference to this text and asked him if at any point he thought that perhaps it was time to stop composing, but the artist replied: "The song was stronger than me and became if too strong in defining my future.