Longe – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English

• By: Nuno Ribeiro

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the heartfelt world of Nuno Ribeiro's 'Longe,' a beautiful Portuguese pop song that masterfully conveys the emotions of distance and longing. Through its expressive lyrics and captivating melody, you can explore common Portuguese phrases related to love, separation, and deep emotional connection. This song is special not only for its widespread popularity and Nuno Ribeiro's signature passionate delivery but also for offering an authentic glimpse into contemporary Portuguese lyrical expression and musical style.

[English]

I know we have everything it takes to succeed

I know I'm only okay when you're close to me

...

But now that you're gone, I look back

And I know it's too good to be true, having you here

Without you, I can't do anything, everything you give me

Makes me feel things I've never felt before

...

Only I know what it's like to be apart from you

I don't wait for anyone else anymore

Only you live inside me

I know I want to live by your side

I know that after us, there's no past

...

But now that you're gone, I look back

And I know it's too good to be true, having you here

Without you, I can't do anything, everything you give me

Makes me feel things I've never felt before

Only I know what it's like to be apart from you

I don't wait for anyone else anymore

Only you live inside me

...

That only you live inside me

...

That only you live inside me

...

Only I know what it's like to be apart from you

...

Only I know what it's like to be apart from you

I don't wait for anyone else anymore

Only you live inside me

...

[Portuguese]

Eu sei, que temos tudo pra dar certo

Eu sei, que só estou bem quando estás perto

Mas agora que não estás, é que eu olho pra trás

E sei que é bom demais ter-te aqui

Eu sem ti não sou capaz, tudo aquilo que me dás

Faz-me sentir o que nunca senti

Só eu sei o que é, estar longe de ti

Não espero mais ninguém

Só tu vives em mim

Eu sei, que quero viver ao teu lado

Eu sei, depois de nós não há passado

Mas agora que não estás, é que eu olho pra trás

E sei que é bom demais ter-te aqui

Eu sem ti não sou capaz, tudo aquilo que me dás

Faz-me sentir o que nunca senti

Só eu sei o que é, estar longe de ti

Não espero mais ninguém

Só tu vives em mim

Que só tu vives em mim

Que só tu vives em mim

Só eu sei o que é, estar longe de ti

Só eu sei o que é, estar longe de ti

Não espero mais ninguém

Só tu vives em mim

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
saber /ˈsabeɾ/ A1	verb - to know
estar /esˈtaɾ/ A1	verb - to be (temporary state)
longe /ˈlõʒi/ B1	adjective - far away
capaz /kaˈpaz/ B1	adjective - capable
viver /viˈveɾ/ A2	verb - to live
sentir /sẽˈtiɾ/ A2	verb - to feel
aqui /aˈki/ A1	adverb - here
mais /maɪs/ A1	adverb - more
bom /bõ/ A1	adjective - good
passado /paˈsadu/ B1	noun - past
ninguém /nĩˈɡẽj/ A2	pronoun - nobody
ti /ti/ A1	pronoun - you (informal)
ainda /aˈĩdɐ/ A2	adverb - still

Key Grammar Structures

• Eu sei, que temos tudo pra dar certo

  ➔ Subjunctive mood with 'pra' (para) indicating purpose or expectation.

  ➔ 'pra' is a contraction of 'para' and often introduces the purpose of an action.

• Eu sem ti não sou capaz

  ➔ Using 'sem' (without) to express inability or the lack of something.

  ➔ 'sem' means 'without' and indicates that something is not possible or lacks a certain element.

• Só eu sei o que é, estar longe de ti

  ➔ Use of 'estar' in the infinitive form to denote a state or condition.

  ➔ 'estar' is the verb 'to be' in Portuguese used here in the infinitive to describe an ongoing state.

• E sei que só estou bem quando estás perto

  ➔ Using subjunctive mood in 'quando estás perto' to indicate a condition or time.

  ➔ 'quando estás perto' is an adverbial clause indicating time or condition when the speaker feels well.

• Eu sei, que queremos viver ao teu lado

  ➔ Use of 'queremos' (we want) in present indicative to express desire.

  ➔ 'queremos' is the first person plural form of 'querer' (to want).

• Que só tu vives em mim

  ➔ Use of 'vives' (you live) in present indicative for emphasis on current state.

  ➔ 'vives' is the second person singular form of 'viver' (to live) in present indicative.