Gosto de Ti – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English

• By: David Carreira, Sara Carreira

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the heartwarming message of "Gosto de Ti" by David and Sara Carreira, a beautiful Portuguese song about unconditional love and support. Perfect for language learners, this song offers a glimpse into Portuguese expressions of affection and the importance of emotional connection. Explore the tender lyrics and immerse yourself in the soothing melody, and learn how to express your feelings in Portuguese.

[English]

When I'm not feeling well, you're the first I turn to, even if it's just to talk

And during those calls, we lose track of time, and it's already three in the morning

It's another early morning spent sharing what I'm going through

And I know I can trust in you

Even from afar, I feel like you're here

I just want life to someday make you happy

You don't even realize what you mean to me

And I don't even know how to say

How much I love you

How much I love you

When I'm not feeling well, you're the first I turn to, even if it's just to talk

And during those calls, we lose track of time, and it's already three in the morning

It's another early morning spent sharing what I'm going through

And I know I can trust in you

Even from afar, I feel like you're here

I just want life to someday make you happy

You don't even realize what you mean to me

And I don't even know how to say

How much I love you

How much I love you

Even from far away

I'll always be close to you

Even when we're apart

You know that I'm here

Even from afar, I feel you here

I just want life to someday make you happy

You don't even realize what you mean to me

And I don't even know how to say

How much I love you

How much I love you

...

[Portuguese]

Quando não estou bem, é a ti que eu acordo nem que seja pra falar

E nessas chamadas perdemos as horas e já são três da manhã

É mais uma madruga passada contar o que estou a passar

E sei que em ti posso confiar

Mesmo longe estou aí

Só quero que a vida um dia te faça feliz

Tu nem sabes o que és pra mim

E eu nem sei como dizer

O quanto eu gosto de ti

O quanto eu gosto de ti

Quando não estou bem, é a ti que eu acordo nem que seja pra falar

E nessas chamadas perdemos as horas e já são três da manhã

É mais uma madruga passada contar o que estou a passar

E sei que em ti posso confiar

Mesmo longe estou aí

Só quero que a vida um dia te faça feliz

Tu nem sabes o que és pra mim

E eu nem sei como dizer

O quanto eu gosto de ti

O quanto eu gosto de ti

Mesmo estando longe

Eu vou estar sempre perto de ti

Mesmo estando longe

Tu sabes que eu estou aquí

Mesmo longe estou aí

Só quero que a vida um dia te faça feliz

Tu nem sabes o que és pra mim

E eu nem sei como dizer

O quanto eu gosto de ti

O quanto eu gosto de ti

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
gosto /ˈɡɔstu/ A1	verb - to like
ti /ti/ A1	pronoun - you (informal)
vida /ˈvida/ A2	noun - life
feliz /feˈliz/ A2	adjective - happy
confiar /kõfiˈaʁ/ B1	verb - to trust
saber /saˈbeʁ/ B1	verb - to know
chamada /ʃaˈmadɐ/ B1	noun - call
horas /ˈoɾɐs/ B1	noun - hours
longe /ˈlõʒi/ B2	adverb - far
passar /pɐˈsaʁ/ B2	verb - to pass
madruga /madˈɾuɡɐ/ B2	noun - early morning
dizer /diˈzeʁ/ B2	verb - to say

Key Grammar Structures

• Quando não estou bem, é a ti que eu acordo

  ➔ Use of the present tense of 'estar' in the subjunctive mood to express condition

  ➔ The phrase 'não estou bem' uses the present tense of 'estar' ('estou') to state a current condition.

• E nessas chamadas perdemos as horas

  ➔ Use of definite articles with nouns ('as horas') to specify 'the hours' or time.

  ➔ The phrase 'perdemos as horas' includes the definite article 'as' before 'horas' to refer to specific time periods.

• E sei que em ti posso confiar

  ➔ Use of the modal verb 'posso' (poder) in the present indicative to express ability or possibility.

  ➔ The verb 'posso' is the first person singular of 'poder' in the present indicative, indicating 'I can' or 'I am able to'.

• Mesmo longe estou aí

  ➔ Use of the adverb 'mesmo' for emphasis and the present tense of 'estar' to indicate proximity or presence.

  ➔ The word 'mesmo' emphasizes the idea of 'even' or 'still', reinforcing the presence despite distance.