Lyrics & Translation
Discover the vibrant sounds of Angola with "Gina" by DJ Malvado and Zara Williams. This Afro House track not only offers an engaging rhythm but also a blend of lyrical languages, providing a unique opportunity to explore different cultures and expressions. Dive in to learn empowering messages about self-value and the importance of family, all wrapped in an infectious beat.
The wisdom they gave you, what are you doing with it?
You are a beautiful girl, you must value yourself.
You are a beautiful woman, you have to value yourself.
Stop worrying about my problems, the family is in need, oh!
Stop falling into depression, the family needs you, oh!
Let’s keep going, we must be patient.
Stop crying, you need to rest.
Let’s keep going, we must be patient.
Stop crying, you need to rest.
Let’s keep going, we must be patient.
Stop crying, you need to rest.
Let’s keep going, we must be patient.
Stop crying, you need to rest.
Let’s keep going, we must be patient.
Stop crying, you need to rest.
Let’s keep going, we must be patient.
Stop crying, you need to rest.
Let’s keep going, we must be patient.
Stop crying, you need to rest.
Stop, keep going, stop.
Stop, keep going, stop.
Stop, keep going, stop.
Stop, keep going, stop.
Stop, keep going, stop.
Stop, keep going, stop.
Stop, keep going, stop.
Your mother sent me to tell you.
Your mother sent me to talk to you.
Your mother asks me to tell you.
Your mother asked me to talk to you.
Your mother asks me to tell you.
Your mother asked me to talk to you.
Your mother asks me to tell you.
Your mother asked me to talk to you.
If I upset you, it’s because I love you.
If I’m giving you advice, it’s because I love you.
I have many things to do, but I love you.
I have a lot to do, but I love you.
Don’t forget that your family also loves you.
Don’t forget that your family also loves you.
Gina, I’m searching for you.
Stop, keep going.
Stop, keep going.
Stop, keep going.
Stop, keep going.
Stop, keep going.
Stop, keep going.
Stop, keep going.
Stop, keep going.
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Key Vocabulary
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sabedoria /sabɛɾˈd͡ʒi.a/ B1 |
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mulher /muˈʎeɾ/ A1 |
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bonita /boˈni.tɐ/ A1 |
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valorizar /va.loɾiˈzaɾ/ B2 |
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família /faˈmi.ljɐ/ A1 |
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depressão /de.pɾeˈsɐ̃w̃/ B2 |
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chorar /ʃoˈɾaɾ/ A1 |
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descansar /deʃ.kɐ̃ˈsaɾ/ A1 |
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mãe /ˈmɐ̃j/ A1 |
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falar /faˈlaɾ/ A1 |
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aconselhar /a.kõ.seˈʎaɾ/ B2 |
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amar /aˈmaɾ/ A1 |
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esquecer /es.keˈseɾ/ B1 |
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coisa /ˈkoj.zɐ/ A1 |
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necessitar /ne.se.siˈtaɾ/ B1 |
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ter /teɾ/ A1 |
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peso /ˈpe.zu/ A1 |
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pesa /ˈpe.za/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Pare de entrar em depressão a família precisa de ti oooh
➔ Imperative + de + infinitive (stop doing something)
➔ The word "Pare" is the imperative form meaning "stop". It is followed by "de" + infinitive "entrar" to express stopping the action.
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Pare de chorar tens que descansar
➔ Obligation with "tens que" + infinitive (you have to …)
➔ "tens que" means "you must / you have to" and is followed by the infinitive "descansar".
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Não esqueça que a tua família também te ama
➔ Negative imperative + "que" clause (don't forget that …)
➔ "Não esqueça" is a negative command. It is followed by the conjunction "que" introducing a subordinate clause.
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Se estou a te aconselhar é porque te amo
➔ Conditional clause with "se" + present + causal clause "é porque"
➔ "Se" introduces a condition ("if"). The result clause uses "é porque" to give the reason.
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A tua mãe me pediu para falar contigo
➔ Indirect speech with verb of request + "para" + infinitive
➔ "pediu" (asked) is followed by "para" and the infinitive "falar" to express what was requested.
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Oza muasi kitoko il faut se valoriser
➔ Reflexive verb "se valoriser" (to value oneself)
➔ "se" marks the verb as reflexive, indicating that the subject acts upon themselves: "valoriser" → "se valoriser".
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Se estás a fazer com ela o quê?
➔ Interrogative clause with "se" (indirect question) + present progressive
➔ "Se" introduces an indirect question, and "estás a fazer" is the present progressive form meaning "are you doing".
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Tens que descansar
➔ Obligation with "tens que" + infinitive (you must …)
➔ "tens que" translates to "you have to" and is followed by the infinitive "descansar" (to rest).
