Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a linguistic journey with 'Amor Em Tempo De Muros,' a powerful collaboration between Portuguese artist Pedro Abrunhosa and Mexican singer Lila Downs. This song offers a unique opportunity to explore Portuguese and Spanish lyrics intertwined with a universal message of love's resilience in the face of societal divides. Its compelling narrative and emotive performances make it a moving and insightful piece for language learners and music lovers alike, providing a rich cultural and linguistic experience.
Without the memory breaking
May the left hand keep you safe
While the night moves on
I shall return
I promise
If anyone asks
I'll return
And if I take long
Give me your tight kiss
And let them see us dance
Ohohoh
Ohohoh
We are on the side of the pure
My love
Love in a time of walls
Lend me your wings
You always knew how to fly
I give you my eyes burning like embers
Yours shall not weep
I shall bring you
The fire
I shall set you free
I swear it
And I shall save you
Give me your silent kiss
From afar I shall arrive
Ohohoh
Ohohoh
We are on the side of the pure
My love
Love in a time of walls
Ohohoh
Ohohoh
These are dark days
My love
Love in a time of walls
Snakes walk the path
And from the millstones
They made the wall high
God battles to stay
Ohohoh
Ohohoh
We are on the side of the pure
My love
Love in a time of walls
Ohohoh
Ohohoh
These are dark days
My love
Love in a time of walls
We are on the side of the pure
Love in a time of walls
Love without time and without walls
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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partir /pɐɾˈtiɾ/ B1 |
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ferro /ˈfɛʁu/ A2 |
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arde /ˈaɾdɨ/ B2 |
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lembrança /lẽˈbɾɐ̃sɐ/ B1 |
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mão /ˈmɐ̃w̃/ A1 |
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esquerda /iʃˈkeɾdɐ/ A2 |
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noite /ˈnojtɨ/ A1 |
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avança /ɐˈvɐ̃sɐ/ B1 |
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voltar /voɫˈtaɾ/ A2 |
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beijo /ˈbejʒu/ A2 |
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apertado /ɐpɨɾˈtadu/ B1 |
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dançar /dɐ̃ˈsaɾ/ A1 |
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puros /ˈpuɾuʃ/ B2 |
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muros /ˈmuɾuʃ/ A2 |
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alas /ˈalɐʃ/ B1 |
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volar /voˈlaɾ/ A2 |
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ojos /ˈoʒus/ A1 |
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brasa /ˈbɾazɐ/ B2 |
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llorar /ʎoˈɾaɾ/ A2 |
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fuego /ˈfweɣo/ A1 |
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salvar /saɫˈvaɾ/ B1 |
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callado /kaˈʎaðo/ B2 |
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oscuros /osˈkuɾos/ B1 |
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cobras /ˈkɔbɾɐʃ/ A2 |
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caminho /kɐˈmiɲu/ A1 |
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pedras /ˈpɛdɾɐʃ/ A1 |
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moinho /muˈiɲu/ B1 |
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alta /ˈaɫtɐ/ A1 |
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muralla /muˈɾaʎa/ B1 |
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batalla /baˈtaʎa/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Partir é ferro que arde
➔ Present tense
➔ The phrase uses the present tense to express a general truth, as in "to leave is iron that burns."
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Eu hei-de voltar
➔ Future tense (simple future)
➔ The phrase uses the simple future tense to indicate a promise, as in "I will return."
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Se alguém perguntar
➔ Conditional clause
➔ This line introduces a conditional clause, meaning "if someone asks."
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Dá-me o teu beijo apertado
➔ Imperative mood
➔ This line uses the imperative mood to give a command or request, as in "give me your tight kiss."
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Amor em tempo de muros
➔ Noun phrase
➔ This line is a noun phrase that expresses a concept, meaning "love in a time of walls."
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Hicieron alta la muralla
➔ Preterite tense
➔ This line uses the preterite tense to describe a completed action in the past, meaning "they built the wall high."
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Son días oscuros
➔ Present tense (descriptive)
➔ This line uses the present tense to describe a current state, meaning "they are dark days."