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Tu estás livre e eu estou livre 00:47
E há uma noite pra passar 00:51
Porque não vamos unidos 00:55
Porque não vamos ficar 00:59
Na aventura dos sentidos 01:02
Tu estás só e eu mais só estou 01:09
Que tu tens o meu olhar 01:13
Tens a minha mão aberta 01:17
À espera de se fechar 01:21
Nessa tua mão deserta 01:24
Vem que amor 01:36
Não é o tempo, nem é o tempo que o faz 01:38
Vem que o amor é o momento 01:44
Em que eu me dou 01:48
Em que te dás 01:50
Vem que amor 01:52
Não é o tempo, nem é o tempo que o faz 01:54
Vem que o amor é o momento 02:00
Em que eu me dou 02:04
Em que te dás 02:06
Tu que buscas companhia 02:10
E eu que busco quem quiser 02:14
Ser o fim desta energia 02:18
Ser um corpo de prazer 02:22
Ser o fim de mais um dia 02:26
Tu continuas a espera 02:32
Do melhor que já não vem 02:36
E a esperança foi encontrada 02:40
Antes de ti por alguém 02:44
E eu sou melhor que nada 02:47
02:53
Vem que amor 03:00
Não é o tempo, nem é o tempo que o faz 03:01
Vem que o amor é o momento 03:07
Em que eu me dou 03:12
Em que te dás 03:13
Vem que amor 03:16
Não é o tempo, nem é o tempo que o faz 03:17
Vem que o amor é o momento 03:23
Em que eu me dou 03:27
Em que te dás 03:30
03:33
Vem que amor 04:11
Não é o tempo, nem é o tempo que o faz 04:12
Vem que o amor é o momento 04:19
Em que eu me dou 04:22
Em que te dás 04:24
Vem que amor 04:27
Não é o tempo, nem é o tempo que o faz 04:29
Vem que o amor é o momento 04:35
Em que eu me dou 04:39
Em que te dás 04:41
Em que te dás 04:50
Em que te dás 04:58
Em que te dás 05:06
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Canção de Engate – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English

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By
Tiago Bettencourt
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Tiago Bettencourt Acústico
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Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the poetic world of Portuguese with Tiago Bettencourt's "Canção de Engate." This beautiful acoustic rendition offers a unique window into cultural expressions of love and connection. Its clear articulation and emotive lyrics, focusing on themes of freedom and the present moment, make it an excellent song for language learners to grasp conversational nuances and emotional vocabulary in Portuguese. Understanding the meaning behind phrases like "Vem que amor é o momento" can significantly enhance your comprehension and appreciation of Portuguese songwriting.

[English]
You're free, and I'm free too
There's a night to spend together
So why don't we go together
Why don't we just stay
In this adventure of the senses
You're alone, and I'm even more alone
Because you have my gaze
You have my open hand
Waiting to close
On your deserted hand
Come, my love
It's not about time, nor the passage of time that makes it
Come, love, it's about the moment
When I give myself
When you give yourself
Come, my love
It's not about time, nor the passage of time that makes it
Come, love, it's about the moment
When I give myself
When you give yourself
You, who seek company
And I, wanting someone to be with
To end this energy
To be a body of pleasure
To end another day
You keep waiting
For the best that no longer comes
And hope was found
Before you, through someone else
And I am better than nothing
...
Come, my love
It's not about time, nor the passage of time that makes it
Come, love, it's about the moment
When I give myself
When you give yourself
Come, my love
It's not about time, nor the passage of time that makes it
Come, love, it's about the moment
When I give myself
When you give yourself
...
Come, my love
It's not about time, nor the passage of time that makes it
Come, love, it's about the moment
When I give myself
When you give yourself
Come, my love
It's not about time, nor the passage of time that makes it
Come, love, it's about the moment
When I give myself
When you give yourself
When you give yourself
When you give yourself
When you give yourself
...
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Key Vocabulary

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Vocabulary Meanings

livre

/ˈlivɾi/

A2
  • adjective
  • - free

noite

/ˈnoj.tʃi/

A1
  • noun
  • - night

amor

/aˈmoɾ/

A1
  • noun
  • - love

momento

/moˈmẽ.tu/

B1
  • noun
  • - moment

espera

/esˈpe.ɾɐ/

B1
  • noun
  • - wait

prazer

/pɾaˈzeʁ/

B2
  • noun
  • - pleasure

energia

/e.neʁˈʒi.ɐ/

B2
  • noun
  • - energy

esperança

/espeˈɾɐ̃sɐ/

B2
  • noun
  • - hope

corpo

/ˈkoʁ.pu/

A2
  • noun
  • - body

buscar

/busˈkaʁ/

A2
  • verb
  • - to search

ficar

/fiˈkaʁ/

A2
  • verb
  • - to stay

/sɔ/

A1
  • adverb
  • - only

melhor

/meˈʎoʁ/

B1
  • adjective
  • - better

encontrar

/ẽ.kõˈtɾaʁ/

B1
  • verb
  • - to find

unidos

/uˈniduz/

B2
  • adjective
  • - united

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Key Grammar Structures

  • Vem que amor

    ➔ Imperative form with 'vem' (come) used to give a command or invitation.

    ➔ 'Vem' is used here as an imperative verb meaning 'come', inviting someone to approach or join.

  • Não é o tempo que o faz

    ➔ Negative form with 'não é' (is not) indicating negation, and the relative pronoun 'que' introducing a clause.

    ➔ 'Não é' combines the negation 'não' with 'é' (is), to say something 'is not', while 'que' introduces a relative clause explaining what 'não é' refers to.

  • Em que me dou

    ➔ Use of the relative pronoun 'que' with the reflexive verb 'dar-se' (give oneself) in the first person, present tense.

    ➔ 'Que' is a relative pronoun connecting to the preceding noun, and 'me dou' is the reflexive form of 'dar' (to give) in the first person, meaning 'I give myself' or 'I surrender'.

  • Que tu estás só e eu mais só estou

    ➔ Use of the present tense of 'estar' (to be) to describe current states; 'estás' for second person singular and 'estou' for first person singular.

    ➔ 'Estás' and 'estou' are conjugated forms of 'estar' in the present tense, indicating the current state of being for 'you' and 'I' respectively.

  • E há uma noite pra passar

    ➔ Use of the verb 'haver' (há) in the present tense to indicate existence or occurrence ('there is/are').

    ➔ 'Há' is the third person singular form of 'haver' in the present tense, meaning 'there is' or 'there are', used here to indicate that there is a night to pass.

  • Tu estás livre e eu estou livre

    ➔ Repeated use of the present tense of 'estar' to indicate current states; coordinating conjunction 'e' (and) links two clauses.

    ➔ 'Estás' and 'estou' are present tense forms of 'estar' for 'you' and 'I'. The conjunction 'e' connects these two clauses, emphasizing both are in a state of being free.