Discreto – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English

• By: Kayblack, Wall Hein

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the nuances of discretion in Brazilian Portuguese through Kayblack and Wall Hein's hit song, "Discreto." Explore how the artists navigate themes of privacy and success, offering a glimpse into contemporary Brazilian culture and musical styles.

[English]

I don't talk much about my progress, I always chase after it

I know there will be some who come to test my peace

Having more money than fame on social media

Very discreet, a quiet eater, she prefers us who…

Double the goal, step into the arena, set the pace and take off

Moves in silence, never spells out any of its plans

Lives off the grid, you don’t post, you’re living it this year

I’m saying more than you all are talking about

Diversifying my investments, I’m at my best moment

And I don’t want it to end

She comes for free, I want entertainment

I’ll catch a breeze so I can have you later, babe

She arrives all shy, but when she’s at home…

She goes wild on MD, kisses, deceives me

My rough style pulls out her naughty side, she asks for a slap across the face

On the ass and she won’t stop for anything

Because I’m in control

She obeys when I command

She raises the glasses, pops the champagne, and I’m celebrating

I’ve seen jealousy up close kill and destroy a human being

I don’t go around promoting myself

I don't talk much about my progress, I always chase after it

I know there will be some who come to test my peace

Having more money than fame on social media

Very discreet, a quiet eater, she prefers us who…

I don’t talk much about my progress, I always chase after it

I know there will be some who come to test my peace

Having more money than fame on social media

Very discreet, a quiet eater, she prefers us who…

...

[Portuguese]

Do meu progresso eu falo pouco, sempre corro atrás

Ainda sei que vai ter uns pra vir testar minha paz

Ter mais dinheiro do que fama nas redes sociais

Muito discreto, um come quieto, ela prefere nós que

Dobra a meta, entra na meca, mete marcha e sai acelerando

Segue em silêncio não explana nenhum dos seus planos

Vive longe das redes, cê não posta, tá vivenciando e esse ano

Eu tô contando mais do que cês tão falando

Diversificando meus investimentos, tô no melhor momento

E não quero que acabe, não

Ela vem de graça eu quero entretenimento

Vou desbicar um vento pra te comer mais tarde, bê

Chega toda tímida mas quando tá em casa

Fica louca de MD, beija, me engana

O meu jeito chucro atrai seu lado safada, pede tapa na cara

Na raba e não para por nada

Que eu to no comando

Me obedece quando eu mando

Brinda as taças, ela estoura o champanhe e eu to comemorando

Vi de perto a inveja matar e destruir o ser humano

Eu não fico me divulgando, não

Do meu progresso eu falo pouco, sempre corro atrás

Ainda sei que vai ter uns pra vir testar minha paz

Ter mais dinheiro do que fama nas redes sociais

Muito discreto, um come quieto, ela prefere nós que

Do meu progresso eu falo pouco, sempre corro atrás

Ainda sei que vai ter uns pra vir testar minha paz

Ter mais dinheiro do que fama nas redes sociais

Muito discreto, um come quieto, ela prefere nós que

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
progresso /pɾoˈɡɾɛ.su/ B1	noun - progress
paz /pas/ A1	noun - peace
dinheiro /dʒiˈɲej.ɾu/ A1	noun - money
fama /ˈfa.mɐ/ B1	noun - fame
redes /ˈɾe.dʒis/ A2	noun - networks
discreto /dʒisˈkɾɛ.tu/ B2	adjective - discreet
meta /ˈmɛ.tɐ/ B1	noun - goal
silêncio /siˈlẽ.sju/ A2	noun - silence
planos /ˈpla.nus/ A2	noun - plans
investimentos /ĩ.veʃ.tiˈmẽ.tus/ B2	noun - investments
momento /moˈmẽ.tu/ A2	noun - moment
entretenimento /ẽ.tɾe.te.niˈmẽ.tu/ B1	noun - entertainment
tímida /ˈti.mi.dɐ/ B1	adjective - shy
louca /ˈlow.kɐ/ A2	adjective - crazy
jeito /ˈʒej.tu/ A1	noun - way
comando /koˈmɐ̃.du/ B1	noun - command
inveja /ĩˈve.ʒɐ/ B1	noun - envy
matar /maˈtaɾ/ A2	verb - to kill
divulgando /di.vulˈɡɐ̃.du/ B2	verb - disclosing

Key Grammar Structures

• Do meu progresso eu falo pouco, sempre corro atrás

  ➔ Prepositional phrase + Verb + Subject: Inversion for Emphasis

  ➔ The typical order is 'Eu falo pouco do meu progresso'. Placing 'Do meu progresso' at the beginning emphasizes what he's not talking much about. This is a form of inversion used for stylistic effect.

• Ainda sei que vai ter uns pra vir testar minha paz

  ➔ Future Subjunctive (indirectly implied) in a subordinate clause with 'que'.

  ➔ The 'vai ter' suggests a future event, and the 'pra vir' implicitly carries a subjunctive sense (those who might come). While not explicitly using the subjunctive conjugation, the expectation/possibility introduces a subjunctive-like meaning within this future context. This indicates some level of uncertainty about whether they *will* come to test his peace.

• Muito discreto, um come quieto, ela prefere nós que

  ➔ Relative Clause with 'que' + Ellipsis (omission of verb)

  ➔ The phrase 'ela prefere nós que...' is incomplete. The implied verb is likely 'somos' (are) or 'fazemos' (do/make). So, it means 'she prefers us who are...' or 'she prefers us who do/make...'. The ellipsis adds to the informal and suggestive tone.

• Dobra a meta, entra na meca, mete marcha e sai acelerando

  ➔ Imperative verbs in a sequence with gerund (sai acelerando)

  ➔ The verbs 'Dobra', 'entra', 'mete' are all in the imperative, giving instructions. 'Sai acelerando' uses 'sair' (to leave) in the imperative followed by the gerund 'acelerando', indicating a continuous action of leaving while accelerating.

• Segue em silêncio não explana nenhum dos seus planos

  ➔ Negative Imperative (não explana) with pronouns

  ➔ 'Segue' is an affirmative imperative (follow). 'Não explana' is the negative imperative (don't explain). It commands not to reveal any of your plans.

• Que eu to no comando

  ➔ Informal Contraction ('to' instead of 'estou')

  ➔ 'Eu estou' (I am) is contracted to 'eu to' in informal speech. This is common in Brazilian Portuguese.