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Sei que não prometeste nada e que eu sempre esperei tudo 00:03
Desculpa por isso 00:07
Mostrei-te o que não mostrava 00:09
Tu deste-lhe o que eu te dava 00:12
Mas eu desculpo-te por isso 00:14
Não estavas pronto p'ra mim 00:16
Mas, com ela já sim 00:18
Diz-me o que é que eu não fiz 00:19
Diz que és tu não sou eu 00:23
E que ela agora apareceu 00:25
Guarda o melhor p'ro fim 00:26
(Guarda-me a mim) 00:28
Esperei por ti nas capicuas 00:31
São 20:20 onde é que estás? 00:35
É que eu vi uma foto tua e já sei onde é que vais 00:38
São 20:20 onde é que estás? 00:41
Sinto-me usada, é verdade 00:50
Nunca prometemos nada um ao outro 00:51
Mas palavras são trocadas 00:54
Mesmo que sejam erradas 00:56
Elas foram tão usadas que só merecem um fim 00:58
E tu nunca disseste nada 01:03
Nem sequer uma palavra 01:05
Só me deixaste sentir 01:06
A imaginar conversas 01:10
Não aquilo feito à pressa que usaste p'ra te despedir 01:11
Esperei por ti nas capicuas 01:18
São 20:20 onde é que estás? 01:21
É que eu vi uma foto tua e já sei onde é que vais 01:25
São 20:20 onde é que estás? 01:28
(São 20:20 onde é que estás?) 01:35
(esperei por ti nas capicuas) 01:38
Fizeste-me ter más notas 01:42
Só querer desmarcar jantares 01:43
Ir p'ro pé da tua casa 01:45
Só pro caso de ligares 01:47
Dizias que ouvias tudo 01:48
Mas não deixavas falar 01:50
Mesmo assim nas capicuas 01:52
O meu desejo é voltares 01:53
P'ra semana vou-te ver 01:55
Vou ter de te cumprimentar 01:57
E à pessoa à tua esquerda 01:58
Que só quero ignorar 02:00
Não perguntes se estou bem 02:02
Se não te vais importar 02:04
Quando não tiveste a decência 02:05
De me ligar a explicar 02:07
Esperei por ti nas capicuas 02:11
(Esperei por ti nas capicuas) 02:13
São 20:20 onde é que estás 02:15
(São 20:20 onde é que estás) 02:16
É que eu vi uma foto tua 02:18
E já sei onde é que vais 02:20
São 20:20 onde é que estás? 02:21
Esperei por ti nas capicuas 02:25
São 20:20 onde é que estás? 02:28
E que eu vi uma foto tua e já sei onde é que vais 02:31
São 20:20 onde é que estás? 02:35
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Capicuas – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English

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Dive into the melodic world of Rita Rocha's "Capicuas" and discover the beauty of the Portuguese language. This emotional ballad offers a unique opportunity to learn Portuguese through its poignant lyrics, which explore themes of searching for meaning and connection in life's small signs. The song's introspective narrative and relatable emotions make it a perfect gateway to understanding contemporary Portuguese music and the cultural nuances of its lyrical storytelling. Listen closely to Rita Rocha's expressive voice and the delicate melodies to truly appreciate what makes this song special.

[English]
I know you didn't promise anything and that I always waited for everything
Sorry about that
I showed you what I never showed before
You gave her what I was giving you
But I forgive you for that
You weren't ready for me
But with her, now I think you are
Tell me what I didn't do
Say it's you, not me
And she just appeared now
Save the best for last
(Keep me for last)
I waited for you at the stop signs
It’s 8:20, where are you?
I saw a photo of you and I already know where you're going
It’s 8:20, where are you?
I feel used, it's true
We never promised anything to each other
But words are exchanged
Even if they’re wrong
They've been used so much, they only deserve an end
And you never said a word
Not even a single word
You just let me feel
Imagining conversations
Not the rushed words you used to say goodbye
I waited for you at the stop signs
It’s 8:20, where are you?
I saw a photo of you and I already know where you're going
It’s 8:20, where are you?
(It’s 8:20, where are you?)
(I waited for you at the stop signs)
You made me give bad grades
Just wanting to cancel dinners
Going near your house
Just in case you call
You said you heard everything
But you wouldn’t let me speak
Still, at the stop signs
My wish is for you to come back
Next week I’ll see you
I’ll have to greet you
And the person to your left
Who I just want to ignore
Don’t ask if I’m okay
If you don’t care
When you didn’t even have the decency
To call me and explain
I waited for you at the stop signs
(I waited for you at the stop signs)
It’s 8:20, where are you
(It’s 8:20, where are you)
I saw a photo of you
And I already know where you're going
It’s 8:20, where are you?
I waited for you at the stop signs
It’s 8:20, where are you?
And I saw a photo of you and I already know where you're going
It’s 8:20, where are you?
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Key Vocabulary

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Vocabulary Meanings

prometeste

/pɾo.meˈteʃ.tɨ/

B1
  • verb
  • - you promised

esperar

/es.peˈɾaɾ/

A2
  • verb
  • - to wait

desculpa

/desˈkul.pɐ/

A2
  • verb
  • - to apologize

foto

/ˈfotu/

A1
  • noun
  • - photo

casa

/ˈkaza/

A1
  • noun
  • - house

dizer

/diˈzeɾ/

A2
  • verb
  • - to say

usar

/uˈzaɾ/

A2
  • verb
  • - to use

sentir

/sẽˈtiɾ/

B1
  • verb
  • - to feel

desejo

/deˈzeʒu/

B1
  • noun
  • - desire

palavra

/pɐˈlavɾɐ/

A1
  • noun
  • - word

verdade

/veʁˈdaðɨ/

B1
  • noun
  • - truth

mundo

/ˈmũdu/

A1
  • noun
  • - world

tempo

/ˈtẽpu/

A2
  • noun
  • - time

falar

/faˈlaʁ/

A2
  • verb
  • - to speak

aparecer

/apaɾeˈseʁ/

B1
  • verb
  • - to appear

mau

/mau/

B2
  • adjective
  • - bad

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Key Grammar Structures

  • São 20:20 onde é que estás?

    ➔ Use of the present tense of 'ser' (São) indicating time.

    ➔ 'São' is the present tense form of the verb 'ser' (to be) used here to tell the current time.

  • Mostrei-te o que não mostrava

    ➔ Use of the imperfect indicative verb 'mostrava' to indicate ongoing or repeated past action.

  • Diz-me o que é que eu não fiz

    ➔ Use of the present subjunctive 'é que' to introduce indirect questions or emphasis.

    ➔ 'É que' is a phrase used to introduce an explanation or a question emphasizing the subject.

  • Nunca prometemos nada um ao outro

    ➔ Use of the perfect indicative 'prometemos' to describe a completed action, with 'nunca' indicating negation.

    ➔ 'Prometemos' is the first person plural of 'prometer' in the present indicative, indicating 'we promise' or 'we promised'.

  • Ela foi tão usada que só merece um fim

    ➔ Use of the preterite 'foi' of 'ser' indicating a completed state in the past, and the subjunctive 'mereça' to express a desire or recommendation.

    ➔ 'Foi' is the third person singular of 'ser' in the preterite indicative, showing a completed state in the past. 'Mereça' is the present subjunctive of 'merecer', used here to express a subjective action like deserving or recommendation.

  • Que só quero ignorar

    ➔ Use of the present tense 'quero' from 'querer' to express a current desire, combined with 'só' for emphasis.

    ➔ 'Quero' is the first person singular of 'querer' (to want), expressing a present desire. 'Só' emphasizes that the speaker's wish is exclusive or particular.

  • E à pessoa à tua esquerda

    ➔ Use of the preposition 'à' with the definite article 'a' to specify 'the person on your left'.

    ➔ 'À' is a preposition in Portuguese used with the definite article 'a' to indicate direction or location; here, it points to 'the person on your left'.