Haja O Que Houver – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English

• By: Madredeus

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the beauty of the Portuguese language through Madredeus's 'Haja O Que Houver.' This song offers a chance to learn poetic expressions of love and longing. Its simple yet profound lyrics, combined with a mesmerizing melody, make it a special and accessible piece for language learners to connect with the soul of Portuguese music.

[English]

No matter what happens, I am here

No matter what happens, I wait for you

Return on the wind, oh my love

Come back quickly, please

It's been so long, I've already forgotten

Why did I stay away from you

Every moment is worse

Come back on the wind, please

I know

Who are you to me

No matter what happens

I wait for you

It's been so long, I've already forgotten

Why did I stay away from you

Every moment is worse

Come back on the wind, please

I know

Who are you to me

No matter what happens

I wait for you

I know, I know

Who are you to me

No matter what happens

I wait for you

[Portuguese]

Haja o que houver, eu estou aqui

Haja o que houver, espero por ti

Volta no vento, ó meu amor

Volta depressa por favor

Há quanto tempo, já esqueci

Por que fiquei longe de ti

Cada momento é pior

Volta no vento, por favor

Eu sei

Quem és pra mim

Haja o que houver

Espero por ti

Há quanto tempo, já esqueci

Por que fiquei longe de ti

Cada momento é pior

Volta no vento, por favor

Eu sei

Quem és pra mim

Haja o que houver

Espero por ti

Eu sei, eu sei

Quem és pra mim

Haja o que houver

Espero por ti

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
haja /ˈaʒɐ/ B1	verb - to have (subjunctive form)
houver /uˈvɛʁ/ B2	verb - to exist (subjunctive form)
amor /aˈmoʁ/ A1	noun - love
vento /ˈvẽtu/ A2	noun - wind
tempo /ˈtẽpu/ A2	noun - time
esqueci /es.keˈsi/ B1	verb - I forgot
longe /ˈlõʒi/ B1	adjective - far
momento /moˈmẽtu/ A2	noun - moment
pior /piˈɔʁ/ B2	adjective - worse
sei /seɪ/ A1	verb - I know
espero /esˈpeɾu/ A2	verb - I hope
volta /ˈvɔltɐ/ A2	verb - return
depressa /deˈpɾɛsɐ/ B1	adverb - quickly
por favor /poʁ faˈvoʁ/ A1	phrase - please

Key Grammar Structures

• Haja o que houver, eu estou aqui

  ➔ Subjunctive mood (Haja) to express uncertainty or possibility

  ➔ The verb "Haja" is in the **subjunctive mood**, indicating uncertainty or hope.

• Haja o que houver, espero por ti

  ➔ Use of the present tense "espero" to express a current hope or waiting

  ➔ "Espero" is in the present tense, showing ongoing hope or expectation.

• Volta no vento, ó meu amor

  ➔ Imperative form "Volta" used to give a plea or command

  ➔ "Volta" is in the imperative mood, expressing a plea or command.

• Por que fiquei longe de ti

  ➔ Use of the preterite tense "fiquei" to indicate past action

  ➔ "Fiquei" is in the preterite tense, indicating a completed action in the past.

• Cada momento é pior

  ➔ Present tense "é" used to describe a current state or fact

  ➔ "É" is the present tense form of "ser" (to be), stating a current fact.

• Quem és pra mim

  ➔ Question form "Quem és" using inversion of subject and verb in formal tone

  ➔ "Quem és" is a formal question form using inversion of subject and verb, meaning "Who are you".