Frágil – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English

• By: Anjos, Calema

Lyrics & Translation

Immerse yourself in the heartfelt Portuguese lyrics of "Frágil" by Anjos and Calema, a beautiful blend of Pop/Rock and Afro Beat. This song offers a fantastic opportunity to learn Portuguese, as its clear emotional narrative and repetitive chorus make the themes of love, vulnerability, and longing easily accessible for language learners. The collaboration between Anjos' melodic pop and Calema's vibrant African influences creates a special, rich sound that is both catchy and deeply resonant, making it an engaging piece for both music lovers and those looking to expand their language skills.

[English]

My, my

Hey baby, hey baby I love you

My

Just one night, don't lock me in

I used to say before I met you

That a kiss wouldn't hold this power

To change everything I didn't want to see

If it were easy

I'd throw away the keys to my heart

I feel fragile, baby

When you're near, time stops

And I turn back to hold you in my arms

I don't want to be far from you anymore

I want to hold your hand

And prove that our story has no end

I don't want to keep going like this

I want to fall asleep in your embrace

Wake up feeling you're part of me

My, my

Hey baby, hey baby I love you

My

I know

That everyone makes mistakes, I made mine too

I know, I know, I know

But I know I have to take risks today

To show I have so much to give you

If it was easy

I'd throw away the keys to my heart

I feel fragile, baby

When you're near, time stops

And I turn back to hold you in my arms

I don't want to be far from you anymore

I want to hold your hand

And prove that our story has no end

I don't want to keep going like this

I want to fall asleep in your embrace

Wake up feeling you're part of me

I know I will succeed

Without fear of opening

The world that's to come

I want to be with you

My safe harbor

To hold you

I don't want to be far from you anymore

I want to hold your hand

And prove that our story has no end

I don't want to keep going like this

I want to fall asleep in your embrace

Wake up feeling you're part of me

My, my

Hey baby, hey baby I love you

My

My, my

Hey baby, hey baby I love you

My

My, my

Hey baby, hey baby I love you

My

Hey baby, hey baby I love you

...

[Portuguese]

Mi, mi

Hum mecê bô, hum mecê bô ku ami

Mi

Só uma noite, não me vai prender

Dizia antes de te conhecer

Que um beijo não teria esse poder

De transformar tudo o que eu não quis ver

Se fosse fácil

Eu jogava fora as chaves do meu coração

Sinto-me frágil, baby

Quando estás por perto, o tempo para

E eu volto atrás para te abraçar

Eu não quero mais estar longe de ti

Quero agarrar na tua mão

E provar que a nossa história não tem fim

Eu não quero mais continuar assim

Quero adormecer no teu abraço

Acordar, sentir que és parte de mim

Mi, mi

Hum mecê bô, hum mecê bô ku ami

Mi

Eu sei

Que todos erram e eu errei também

Eu sei, eu sei, eu sei

Mas sei que hoje tenho de arriscar

Mostrar que tenho tanto pra te dar

Se fosse fácil

Eu jogava fora as chaves do meu coração

Sinto-me frágil, baby

Quando estás por perto, o tempo para

E eu volto atrás, para te abraçar

Eu não quero mais estar longe de ti

Quero agarrar na tua mão

E provar que a nossa história não tem fim

Eu não quero mais continuar assim

Quero adormecer no teu abraço

Acordar, sentir que és parte de mim

Sei que vou conseguir

Sem ter medo de abrir

O mundo que está pra chegar

Quero estar contigo

Meu porto de abrigo

Para te abraçar

Eu não quero mais estar longe de ti

Quero agarrar na tua mão

E provar que a nossa história não tem fim

Eu não quero mais continuar assim

Quero adormecer no teu abraço

Acordar, sentir que és parte de mim

Mi, mi

Hum mecê bô, hum mecê bô ku ami

Mi

Mi, mi

Hum mecê bô, hum mecê bô ku ami

Mi

Mi, mi

Hum mecê bô, hum mecê bô ku ami

Mi

Mece bô, mece bô

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
frágil /ˈfɾaʒil/ B2	adjective - easily broken or damaged
coração /koɾaˈsɐ̃w/ A2	noun - heart
mão /mɐ̃w/ A1	noun - hand
abraçar /abɾaˈsaʁ/ A2	verb - to hug
história /isˈtɔɾiɐ/ A2	noun - story
tempo /ˈtẽpu/ A2	noun - time
longe /ˈlõʒi/ B1	adverb - far away
conseguir /kõseˈɡiʁ/ B1	verb - to achieve
medo /ˈmedu/ A2	noun - fear
riscar /ʁiˈskaʁ/ B2	verb - to risk
mostrar /moʊˈstɾaʁ/ A2	verb - to show
parte /ˈpaʁtʃi/ A2	noun - part
chegar /ʃeˈɡaʁ/ A2	verb - to arrive
porto /ˈpoʁtu/ A2	noun - port
abrigo /aˈbɾiɡu/ B1	noun - shelter

Key Grammar Structures

• Se fosse fácil

  ➔ Conditional tense (imperfect subjunctive)

  ➔ The phrase "Se fosse fácil" introduces a hypothetical situation using the imperfect subjunctive "fosse" after "se" (if).

• Eu jogava fora as chaves do meu coração

  ➔ Imperfect tense indicating habitual action or ongoing state in the past

  ➔ The use of "jogava" (I used to throw away) indicates habitual or repeated action in the past.

• Quando estás por perto

  ➔ Use of the present tense with "estás" to describe a current state or condition

  ➔ The verb "estás" is present tense of "estar", indicating a current physical or emotional state.

• Quero agarrar na tua mão

  ➔ Use of the present tense "quero" with infinitive "agarrar" to express desire

  ➔ The verb "quero" (I want) indicates a desire, and "agarrar" (to hold) is in the infinitive form showing intent.

• Provar que a nossa história não tem fim

  ➔ Use of the infinitive "provar" (to prove) after "para" to express purpose

  ➔ The verb "provar" (to prove) is in the infinitive form, introduced by "para" to indicate purpose.

• Quero estar contigo

  ➔ Use of the present tense "quero" with infinitive "estar" to express desire

  ➔ The verb "quero" (I want) plus the infinitive "estar" expresses desire to be with someone.

• Acordar, sentir que és parte de mim

  ➔ Imperative form "Sentir" used with "que" to express a desire or wish

  ➔ The verb "sentir" (to feel) in an infinitive form with "que" introduces a wish for an emotional state.