Laurinda – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English

• By: Karetus, Vitorino, iolanda

Lyrics & Translation

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Portuguese culture with "Laurinda." This collaboration between Karetus, Vitorino, and iolanda offers a unique opportunity to explore the evolution of traditional folk music, blending it with contemporary beats. By listening to "Laurinda," you can connect with Portugal's heritage and discover new artistic expressions, making it a special way to engage with the language and its musical traditions.

[English]

Oh Laurinda, beautiful, beautiful

Oh Laurinda, beautiful, beautiful

You are more beautiful than the sun

Let me sleep one night

In the folds of your sheet

Oh Laurinda, beautiful, beautiful

Oh Laurinda, beautiful, beautiful

You are more beautiful than the sun

Let me sleep one night

In the folds of your sheet

Oh Laurinda, beautiful, beautiful

Oh Laurinda, beautiful, beautiful

You are more beautiful than the sun

Let me sleep one night

In the folds of your sheet

Oh Laurinda, beautiful, beautiful

Oh Laurinda, beautiful, beautiful

You are more beautiful than the sun

Let me sleep one night

In the folds of your sheet

I am Laurinda, beautiful, beautiful

I am Laurinda, beautiful, beautiful

I am the one who dictates your fate

And if today I sleep with you

I will sleep with my death

I have already ironed the clothes

I left your shirts ready

I wore pants with shoes

To pay your bills

Oh Laurinda, beautiful, beautiful

Oh Laurinda, where are you going?

I go without fear to see the others

With whom you have slept too much

Oh Laurinda, beautiful, beautiful

Oh Laurinda, beautiful, beautiful

You are more beautiful than the sun

Let me sleep one night

In the folds of your sheet

Oh Laurinda, beautiful, beautiful

Oh Laurinda, beautiful, beautiful

You are more beautiful than the sun

Let me sleep one night

In the folds of your sheet

Oh Laurinda, beautiful, beautiful

Oh Laurinda, beautiful, beautiful

You are more beautiful than the sun

Let me sleep one night

In the folds of your sheet

(Oh Laurinda, beautiful, beautiful)

(Oh Laurinda, beautiful, beautiful)

(You are as beautiful as the sun)

(Let me sleep one night)

(In the folds of your sheet)

...

[Portuguese]

Oh Laurinda, linda, linda

Oh Laurinda, linda, linda

És mais linda do que o sol

Deixa-me dormir uma noite

Nas dobras do teu lençol

Oh Laurinda, linda, linda

Oh Laurinda, linda, linda

És mais linda do que o sol

Deixa-me dormir uma noite

Nas dobras do teu lençol

Oh Laurinda, linda, linda

Oh Laurinda, linda, linda

És mais linda do que o sol

Deixa-me dormir uma noite

Nas dobras do teu lençol

Oh Laurinda, linda, linda

Oh Laurinda, linda, linda

És mais linda do que o sol

Deixa-me dormir uma noite

Nas dobras do teu lençol

Sou Laurinda, linda, linda

Sou Laurinda, linda, linda

Sou quem dita a tua sorte

E se hoje durmo contigo

Vou dormir com a minha morte

Já passei a roupa a ferro

Deixei-te as camisas prontas

Vesti calça com sapato

P'ra pagar as tuas contas

Oh Laurinda, linda, linda

Oh Laurinda, p'ra onde vais?

Vou sem medo ver das outras

Com quem dormiste demais

Oh Laurinda, linda, linda

Oh Laurinda, linda, linda

És mais linda do que o sol

Deixa-me dormir uma noite

Nas dobras do teu lençol

Oh Laurinda, linda, linda

Oh Laurinda, linda, linda

És mais linda do que o sol

Deixa-me dormir uma noite

Nas dobras do teu lençol

Oh Laurinda, linda, linda

Oh Laurinda, linda, linda

És mais linda do que o sol

Deixa-me dormir uma noite

Nas dobras do teu lençol

(Oh Laurinda, linda, linda)

(Oh Laurinda, linda, linda)

(És tão linda como o sol)

(Deixa-me dormir uma noite)

(Nas dobras do teu lençol)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
Laurinda /laʊˈrɪndə/ A1	noun - a female name
linda /ˈlɪndə/ A1	adjective - beautiful
sol /sɔl/ A1	noun - sun
noite /ˈnɔɪt/ A1	noun - night
dormir /dɔrˈmɪr/ A1	verb - to sleep
dobras /ˈdoʊbrəs/ B1	noun - folds
sorte /sɔrˈteɪ/ B1	noun - luck or fate
morte /mɔrt/ B1	noun - death
roupa /ˈroʊpə/ A2	noun - clothes
camisas /kəˈmiːzəs/ A2	noun - shirts
calça /ˈkæl.sə/ A2	noun - pants
sapato /səˈpɑː.təʊ/ A2	noun - shoe
contas /ˈkɒn.təs/ B1	noun - bills or accounts
medo /ˈmeɪ.doʊ/ B1	noun - fear

Key Grammar Structures

• És mais linda do que o sol

  ➔ Use of comparison with 'do que' to compare two qualities.

  ➔ 'do que' is used to compare two qualities, equivalent to 'than' in English.

• Deixa-me dormir uma noite

  ➔ Use of the imperative 'deixa-me' (let me) combined with the infinitive to express permission or desire.

  ➔ 'Deixa-me' is a command form meaning 'let me', used with an infinitive to express asking for permission or expressing desire.

• Sou Laurinda, linda, linda

  ➔ Use of the verb 'sou' (I am) in the present indicative to introduce oneself.

  ➔ 'Sou' is the first person singular of 'ser' (to be) in the present tense, used here to identify oneself.

• Vesti calça com sapato

  ➔ Use of the past tense 'vesti' (wore/dressed) in a simple statement.

  ➔ 'Vesti' is the past tense of 'vestir', meaning 'wore' or 'dressed' in this context.

• Vou dormir com a minha morte

  ➔ Use of the verb 'vou' (I go/ will) + infinitive 'dormir' (to sleep) to express future intention.

  ➔ 'Vou' + infinitive 'dormir' indicates a future action or intention to sleep.

• Já passei a roupa a ferro

  ➔ Use of 'passei' (I passed/ironed) in the past perfect tense to describe completed action.

  ➔ 'Passei' is the past tense of 'passar', meaning 'to pass' or 'to iron', referring to a completed action.