Ai Se Eu Te Pego

"Ai Se Eu Te Pego"
Song

"Ai Se Eu Te Pego!"
Single by Cangaia de Jegue
Released	2010
Format	Digital download
Genre	Forró
Writer(s)	Sharon Acioly, Antônio Dyggs, Aline da Fonseca, Amanda Teixeira, Karine Assis Vinagre
Cangaia de Jegue singles chronology
"Ai Se Eu Te Pego" (2010) Music video "Ai se eu te pego!" on YouTube

"Ai, se eu te pego!" (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈaj ˈsj‿ew tʃi ˈpɛɡu], Oh, If I Get You!) is a 2008 Brazilian song by Sharon Acioly and Antônio Dyggs, with co-authorship by Aline da Fonseca, Amanda Teixeira, and Karine Assis Vinagre and first interpreted by Os Meninos de Seu Zeh, directed by Dyggs himself.

It was recorded by Brazilian band Cangaia de Jegue and then covered by many other regional Brazilian bands like Garota Safada, Arreio de Ouro, Estakazero, Forró Sacode, and Saia Rodada. In 2011, it was popularized by Brazilian singer Michel Teló, becoming an international hit. Teló also released an English-language version, "Oh, If I Catch You!"

Lyrics

The lyrics begin with two cries of "Nossa! Nossa!" short for "nossa senhora" - Our Lady, the Virgin Mary, an equivalent of "Wow!" in Brazilian Portuguese. Then Assim você me mata, "You kill me," a common exclamation. Then "ai, se eu te pego, ai, ai, se eu te pego." - "Ooh, if I catch you." The verse then repeats with "Delícia, delícia" instead of “Nossa, nossa." The third verse of the song is the only verse with a narrative text: describing a Saturday night, a crowd beginning to dance, and summoning courage to speak to the most beautiful girl. Verses 4 and 5 repeat the simple exclamations of verses 1 and 2.

Michel Teló version

"Ai Se Eu Te Pego!"
Single by Michel Teló
from the album Michel na Balada
Released	October 10, 2011
Format	Digital download, CD single
Recorded	2011
Genre	Sertanejo universitário, latin pop
Length	2:46
Label	Pantannal/Rge
Writer(s)	Sharon Acioly, Antônio Dyggs, Aline da Fonseca, Amanda Teixeira, Karine Assis Vinagre
Michel Teló singles chronology
"Larga de Bobeira" (2011) "Ai Se Eu Te Pego" (2011) "Humilde Residência" (2011)
Michel Teló international singles chronology "Ai Se Eu Te Pego" (2011) "Bara Bara" (2012) English version cover "Oh, If I Catch You!" cover "Oh, If I Catch You!" cover Music video "Michel Teló - Ai Se Eu Te Pego - Video Oficial (Assim você me mata)" on YouTube

Antônio Dyggs, who co-wrote the song, realized it could become a national hit in Brazil and offered it for a release by Brazilian singer Michel Teló. The result was a hit in Brazil, Latin America and Europe.

Teló's version of the song became a hit in Brazil, reaching No. 1. Later, the song also reached No. 1 in 23 countries in Europe and Latin America. In the United States, the single topped both the Billboard Hot Latin Songs and Latin Pop Songs and peaked at No. 81 on the Billboard Hot 100, making Michel Teló the second Brazilian solo act to have a song on the Billboard Hot 100, after Sérgio Mendes did so five decades ago.

The single was the sixth best-selling single of 2012, selling 7.2 million copies worldwide and placing it on the list of best-selling singles of all time. The single has become the most downloaded digital track in Germany since 2006. As of July 2014, it is the 90th best-selling single of the 21st century in France, with 308,000 units sold. The official YouTube video has over 690 million views as of April 2016.

This version was nominated for Best Brazilian Song at the 2012 Latin Grammy Awards, but lost out to "Querido Diário" by Chico Buarque.

Track listing

Digital download

1. "Ai Se Eu Te Pego" – 2:46

CD single

1. "Ai Se Eu Te Pego" – 2:46
2. "Ai Se Eu Te Pego" (Music Video) – 2:46

"If I Catch You" (Remixes) - EP

1. "If I Catch You" (Original Mix) – 2:47
2. "If I Catch You" (Live Mix) – 2:47
3. "If I Catch You" (Chill Version 1) – 2:51
4. "If I Catch You" (Chill Version 2) – 2:43

German Digital EP

1. "Ai Se Eu Te Pego" – 2:46
2. "Ai Se Eu Te Pego" (A Class Edit) – 3:04
3. "Ai Se Eu Te Pego" (A Class Floor Mix) – 3:39
4. "Ai Se Eu Te Pego" (Rudeejay Remix) – 5:57
5. "Ai Se Eu Te Pego" (Sagi Abitbul Remix) – 3:36

UK Digital EP

1. "Ai Se Eu Te Pego" (feat. Becky G) – 3:18
2. "Ai Se Eu Te Pego" (Ao Vivo) – 2:52
3. "Ai Se Eu Te Pego" (If I Get Ya) [feat. Pitbull] – 4:07
4. "Ai Se Eu Te Pego" (Cahill Remix) – 3:13

Other versions

• "Ai Se Eu Te Pego" (If I Get Ya) (Worldwide Remix) [feat. Pitbull] – 4:06
• "Ai Se Eu Te Pego" (Spanish Version) – 2:45

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Chart (2011–12)	Peak position
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)	1
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)	1
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)	1
Brazil (Billboard Hot 100)	1
Brazil (Billboard Hot Popular Songs)	1
Bulgaria (IFPI)	1
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)	27
Colombia (National-Report)	1
Czech Republic (Rádio Top 100)	1
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)	99
Denmark (Tracklisten)	2
Europe (Euro Digital Songs)	1
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)	2
France (SNEP)	1
Germany (Official German Charts)	1
Greece Digital Songs (Billboard)	1
Honduras (Honduras Top 50)	1
Hungary (Dance Top 40)	2
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)	2
Ireland (IRMA)	55
Israel (Media Forest)	1
Italy (FIMI)	1
Japan (Japan Hot 100)	53
Lebanon (The Official Lebanese Top 20)	2
Luxembourg Digital Songs (Billboard)	1
Mexico (Monitor Latino)	6
Mexico (Billboard Mexican Airplay)	11
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)	1
Netherlands (Single Top 100)	1
Norway (VG-lista)	2
Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)	1
Portugal Digital Songs (Billboard)	2
Romania (Romanian Top 100)	1
Scotland (Official Charts Company)	48
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)	7
Spain (PROMUSICAE)	1
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)	1
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)	1
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)	66
US Billboard Hot 100	81
US Heatseekers Songs (Billboard)	5
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)	1
US Latin Pop Songs (Billboard)	1
US Tropical Airplay (Billboard)	10
US Regional Mexican Airplay (Billboard)	32
Venezuela Top 100 (Record Report)	18
Venezuela Top Latino (Record Report)	1
Venezuela Pop/Rock General (Record Report)	1

Certifications

Region	Certification	Sales/shipments
Austria (IFPI Austria)	3× Platinum	90,000
Argentina (CAPIF)	7× Platinum	140,000
Belgium (BEA)	2× Platinum	60,000
Canada (Music Canada)	Platinum	80,000
Denmark (IFPI Denmark)	2× Platinum	60,000
Finland (Musiikkituottajat)	Gold	7,423
France (SNEP)	Gold	308,000
Germany (BVMI)	3× Platinum	900,000
Italy (FIMI)	8× Platinum	240,000
Mexico (AMPROFON)	3× Platinum	180,000
Netherlands (NVPI)	2× Platinum	140,000
Norway (IFPI Norway)	3× Platinum	30,000
Spain (PROMUSICAE)	4× Platinum	160,000
Sweden (GLF)	5× Platinum	200,000
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)	6× Platinum	180,000
*sales figures based on certification alone ^shipments figures based on certification alone xunspecified figures based on certification alone

Year-end charts

Chart (2011)	Position
Brazil (Billboard Hot 100)	5
Italy (FIMI)	8
Spain (PROMUSICAE)	9
Chart (2012)	Position
Argentina Digital Chart (CAPIF)	2
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)	1
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)	1
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)	2
Brazil (Billboard Hot 100)	13
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)	92
Denmark (Tracklisten)	2
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)	2
France (SNEP)	1
Germany (Media Control Charts)	1
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)	6
Israel (ACUM)	9
Italy (FIMI)	1
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)	2
Netherlands (Single Top 100)	1
Poland (ZPAV)	1
Spain (PROMUSICAE)	1
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)	7
Sweden Digital Chart (DigiListan)	2
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)	1
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)	5
US Latin Pop Songs (Billboard)	1
US Tropical Airplay (Billboard)	31
Venezuela (Record Report)	85
World (IFPI)	6

Release history

Region	Date	Format
Brazil	July 2011	Airplay
	October 10, 2011	Digital download
Spain	November 22, 2011
Netherlands	November 25, 2011
Mexico	November 28, 2011
Germany	December 16, 2011	CD single
United Kingdom	October 14, 2012	Digital download

Other versions

There are many translated versions of "Ai Se Eu Te Pego", such as:

• Dutch singer Gerard Joling released "Dan voel je me beter" (English: "You will feel me better that way"). This version reached the 9th position in the Mega Single Top 100.
• Dutch singer Tom Haver also recorded a Dutch version of the song, called "Samen vanavond" ("Together tonight"). This version reached the 66th position in the Mega Single Top 100.

In popular culture

Popularity in sport

The song is especially popular among footballers.

It was first danced by Brazilian player Neymar who initially appeared on a video dancing to the song "Ai Se Eu Te Pego". Many other videos of the same player emerged later leading to its huge popularity in Brazil.

The song became extremely popular in Spain and all over Europe after Real Madrid players Marcelo Vieira and Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated a goal dancing to the choreography of the song. Playing in the National Professional Football League of Spain, the dance was performed by the two players after Ronaldo scored the first goal against Málaga CF on October 22, 2011. The popularity was such that on January 12, 2012, Michel Teló was invited to the Real Madrid training ground and posed for pictures with Marcelo and Cristiano Ronaldo. The goal celebration has been performed by many other footballers across Europe. At UFC 153 in Brazil, fighter Dave Herman used the song as his entrance music.

Muay Thai kickboxer Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee danced and sang along to "Ai Se Eu Te Pego" in the ring following his win over Marco Piqué at Yokkao Extreme 2012 in Milan, Italy on January 21, 2012. The mixed martial artists Fabrício Werdum and Dave Herman have used the song as their entrance music. Werdum walked out to it before facing Mike Russow at UFC 147 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on June 23, 2012, while Herman entered to the song ahead of his match with Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 153 on October 13, 2012 also in Rio.

See also

• List of number-one hits of 2012 (Austria)
• List of Ultratop 40 number-one singles of 2012
• List of Ultratop 50 number-one singles of 2012
• List of Hot 100 number-one singles of 2012 (Brazil)
• List of number-one popular hits of 2012 (Brazil)
• List of number-one hits of 2012 (France)
• List of number-one hits of 2012 (Germany)
• List of Dutch Top 40 number-one singles of 2012
• List of number-one singles of 2012 (Poland)
• List of Romanian Top 100 top 10 singles in 2012
• List of number-one singles of 2012 (Spain)
• List of number-one hits of 2012 (Switzerland)
• List of number-one Billboard Top Latin Songs of 2012
• List of number-one Billboard Hot Latin Pop Airplay of 2012
• List of Luxembourg Digital Songs number-one hits of 2012

External links

• Micheltelo.com – Official website
• Michel Telo Biography
• CangaiaDeJegue.com.br – Official website