Lyrics & Translation
Discover the poignant narrative of "Deixe-me Ir" by 1Kilo, Baviera, Knust, and Pablo Martins. Through its heartfelt lyrics and acoustic arrangement, this song offers a relatable exploration of complex relationships and the bittersweet emotions tied to saying goodbye. It's a piece that invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences with love and letting go, making it a special and accessible entry point into understanding nuanced emotional expression through music.
Key Vocabulary
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mão /ˈmɐ̃w̃/ A1 |
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tempo /ˈtẽpu/ A1 |
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amor /ɐˈmoɾ/ A1 |
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vida /ˈvidɐ/ A1 |
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diz /dʒis/ A1 |
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ir /iɾ/ A1 |
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volta /ˈvɔltɐ/ A2 |
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mundo /ˈmũdu/ A2 |
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chorar /ʃoˈɾaɾ/ A2 |
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difícil /diˈfisiw/ B1 |
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encontrar /ĩkõˈtraɾ/ B1 |
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entender /ẽtẽˈdeɾ/ B1 |
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erro /ˈeʁu/ B2 |
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sincero /sĩˈseɾu/ B2 |
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óbvio /ˈɔbvju/ B2 |
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clichê /kliˈʃe/ C1 |
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independente /ĩdʒipẽˈdẽtʃi/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Menina me da sua mão, pense bem antes de agir
➔ Imperative mood; Verb conjugation in informal address
➔ "Me da" is an informal (Brazilian Portuguese) way of saying 'give me'. The imperative mood is used to give commands or make requests.
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Se não for agora, te espero lá fora, então deixe me ir
➔ Conditional clause (future); Informal pronoun placement
➔ "Se não for agora" expresses a future conditional. "Deixe me ir" (should be 'deixe-me ir' formally) shows informal pronoun placement.
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Minha mente é mó confusão
➔ Informal language; Shortened words
➔ "Mó" is a shortened, informal version of "maior" or similar adjectives, indicating a great degree of confusion.
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Tô bebendo champanhe e catando latinha
➔ Progressive tense; Slang/informal verb usage
➔ "Tô bebendo" is the progressive form of the verb "beber" (to drink). "Catando" suggests scavenging or picking up, likely in an informal context.
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Desculpe se eu não fui sincero
➔ Subjunctive mood in conditional clauses (past)
➔ The "se + subjunctive" construction (se eu "não fui") indicates a hypothetical or unreal condition in the past. It is used to express regret or uncertainty about a past event.
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Que é pra não te acordar, sei que não sou nenhum Don Juan
➔ Subjunctive mood to express purpose
➔ "Que é pra não te acordar" uses the subjunctive to express the purpose of his action (leaving early), i.e., *so that* he doesn't wake her up.
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Cê sabe que aonde você for eu vou
➔ Informal contraction of pronoun; Future subjunctive
➔ "Cê" is a common informal contraction of "você." Portuguese uses the future subjunctive after "aonde" (where) when expressing future actions.
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E se amar, nega, cê sabe que contigo nada vai me abalar
➔ Future tense; Informal address ("nega")
➔ "Vai me abalar" is the future tense. "Nega" (short for "negra" - black woman) is used as a term of endearment, though its usage can be controversial depending on context.
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Seja o que Deus quiser, deixe me ir
➔ Subjunctive Mood (expressing uncertainty); Imperative Mood
➔ "Seja o que Deus quiser" uses the subjunctive to express uncertainty or acceptance of fate. "Deixe me ir" is an imperative (command).
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