Ai Se Eu Te Pego was popularised by Brazilian singer Michel Teló, whose 2011 live version turned a sertanejo song written by Sharon Acioly and Antônio Dyggs into an international hit. It topped charts across Europe and Latin America in 2012 after footballers were filmed dancing to its simple choreography, helping the video spread online. The Portuguese title translates roughly as oh, if I catch you, and the repetitive chorus made it easy for non Portuguese speakers to sing along, keeping the hook popular for edits, celebrations and nostalgic party posts.