Lyrics & Translation
Explore the introspective journey of Pato Fu's 'Antes Que Seja Tarde,' a song that delves into feelings of displacement and the quest for self. Through its relatable lyrics and distinctive pop-rock sound, listeners can connect with the universal experience of searching for one's place in the world, offering a poignant reflection on identity and belonging.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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olha /ˈɔʎɐ/ A1 |
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tempo /ˈtẽpu/ A1 |
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estradas /iʃˈtɾadɐs/ A2 |
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pistas /ˈpistɐs/ A2 |
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achar /ɐˈʃaɾ/ A2 |
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gostar /ɡusˈtaɾ/ A1 |
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igual /iˈɡwal/ A2 |
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peça /ˈpɛsɐ/ B1 |
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final /fiˈnaw/ A2 |
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erro /ˈɛʁu/ A2 |
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bobo /ˈbɔbu/ B1 |
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verdade /veʁˈdadʒi/ A2 |
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coração /koɾɐˈsɐ̃w/ A1 |
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trilhas /ˈtɾiʎɐs/ B1 |
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direção /diɾeˈsɐ̃w/ A2 |
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amigos /ɐˈmiɡus/ A1 |
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porta /ˈpɔʁtɐ/ A1 |
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perigos /peˈɾiɡus/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Olha, não sou daqui
➔ Present simple tense
➔ The phrase "não sou" uses the present simple tense to express a current state of being.
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Sigo estradas, sigo pistas pra me achar
➔ Present continuous tense
➔ The phrase "sigo" indicates an ongoing action in the present.
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Nunca sei o que se passa
➔ Present simple tense with a negative form
➔ The phrase "nunca sei" uses the present simple in a negative form to express a lack of knowledge.
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Cometendo um erro bobo, decimal
➔ Present participle
➔ The word "cometendo" is a present participle used to describe an ongoing action.
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Distraindo a verdade, enganando o coração
➔ Gerund
➔ The words "distraindo" and "enganando" are gerunds that indicate ongoing actions.
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Na verdade continuo sob a mesma condição
➔ Present simple tense
➔ The phrase "continuo" uses the present simple tense to express a current state.
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Pelas minhas trilhas você perde a direção
➔ Present simple tense
➔ The phrase "você perde" uses the present simple tense to indicate a habitual action.
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