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Vem dançar na roda 00:00
Vem, vem, vem, vem! (Mázia, Mázia!) 00:10
Ouço as risadas e fico presa a ti 00:14
Vejo as passadas riscadas no chão 00:19
São penas e penas que guardo só p'ra ti 00:24
És a batida do meu coração 00:28
Diz-me o que é que eu faço 00:33
Sem o teu abraço 00:35
Falta mais uma dança 00:38
Para nos dar esperança (Mázia) 00:40
Vira Mázia, volta aqui 00:43
Volta Mázia, vira aqui 00:48
Gira Mázia, volta p'ra mim 00:53
Roda Mázia, até ao fim 00:58
E aumenta, apavora o que ainda não é velho 01:03
Já dizia Caetano e eu vejo-me ao espelho 01:08
Em menina, dizia: Um dia vai ser assim 01:13
Só mais um sopro, volta p'ra mim 01:17
Diz-me o que é que eu faço 01:22
Sem o teu abraço 01:24
Falta mais uma dança 01:27
Para nos dar esperança 01:29
Vira Mázia, volta aqui 01:32
Volta Mázia, vira aqui 01:37
Gira Mázia, volta p'ra mim (Mázia!) 01:42
Roda Mázia, até ao fim 01:47
Entra na roda, Mázia (entra na roda, Mázia) 01:54
Ai, vem dançar comigo 01:57
Ali onde a avó Guilhermina chamava 02:02
Serra da Leba (Serra da Leba), Serra da Leba 02:06
Diz-me o que é que eu faço 02:11
Sem o teu abraço (Mázia!) 02:13
Falta mais uma dança 02:16
Para nos dar esperança 02:18
Vira Mázia, volta aqui 02:21
Volta Mázia, vira aqui 02:26
Gira Mázia, volta p'ra mim 02:31
Roda Mázia, até ao fim 02:36
Vira Mázia, volta aqui 02:41
Volta Mázia, gira aqui 02:46
Gira Mázia, volta p'ra mim 02:50
Roda Mázia, até ao fim 02:55
Ali onde a avó Guilhermina chamava 03:01
Serra da Leba, Serra da Leba 03:06
Serra da Leba, Serra da Leba (Mázia) 03:11
Serra da Leba, Serra da Leba 03:14
Aqui 'tá a contar, eh? 03:19
44, 45... 03:20
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Mázia – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English

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Ana Moura
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Learning a language through music is a powerful and immersive experience, and Ana Moura's 'Mázia' offers a beautiful entry point into the sounds and emotions of Portuguese. The song's heartfelt lyrics, which are a direct address to a loved one, provide a moving context for understanding the language's expressive capabilities. Furthermore, its unique fusion of traditional Portuguese fado with Angolan semba introduces learners to the rich cultural tapestry that influences contemporary Portuguese music.

[English]
Come dance in the circle
Come on, come on, come on, come on! (Mázia, Mázia!)
I hear the laughs and I get caught up with you
I see the marks on the ground from your footsteps
They're feathers and more feathers I keep just for you
You're the beat of my heart
Tell me what should I do
Without your embrace
I need one more dance
To give us hope (Mázia)
Turn, Mázia, come back here
Come back, Mázia, turn around here
Spin, Mázia, come back to me
Dance, Mázia, until the end
And grow stronger, scare those who are still young
Caetano used to say it, and I see myself in the mirror
As a girl, I would say: one day it will be like this
Just one more breath, come back to me
Tell me what should I do
Without your embrace
I need one more dance
To give us hope
Turn, Mázia, come back here
Come back, Mázia, turn around here
Spin, Mázia, come back to me (Mázia!)
Dance, Mázia, until the end
Join the circle, Mázia (join the circle, Mázia)
Oh, come dance with me
There where Grandma Guilhermina called
Serra da Leba (Serra da Leba), Serra da Leba
Tell me what should I do
Without your embrace (Mázia!)
I need one more dance
To give us hope
Turn, Mázia, come back here
Come back, Mázia, turn around here
Spin, Mázia, come back to me
Dance, Mázia, until the end
Turn, Mázia, come back here
Come back, Mázia, spin around here
Spin, Mázia, come back to me
Dance, Mázia, until the end
There where Grandma Guilhermina called
Serra da Leba, Serra da Leba
Serra da Leba, Serra da Leba (Mázia)
Serra da Leba, Serra da Leba
Here I am, counting, eh?
44, 45...
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Key Grammar Structures

  • Vem dançar na roda

    ➔ Use of the verb "vem" (comes) in the present tense indicating an invitation or command.

    "Vem" is a present tense form of "vir" (to come), used here to make an invitation.

  • São penas e penas que guardo só p'ra ti

    ➔ Use of the adjective "penas" (feathers/pains) with "são" (are) in the present tense, expressing a state of being.

    "São" is the third person plural of "ser"" (to be), in the present tense, describing a permanent or characteristic state.

  • Diz-me o que é que eu faço

    ➔ Use of the verb "diz" (says/tells) in the present tense with indirect object pronoun "me" to form a question asking for advice.

    "Diz" is the third person singular of "dizer" (to say/tell), used here with "me" to form a question.

  • Vira Mázia, volta aqui

    ➔ Imperative mood for commands or invitations using the verbs "vira" (turn) and "volta" (return), indicating direct orders.

    "Vira" and "volta" are imperative forms of "virar" (to turn) and "voltar" (to return), used to give direct commands.

  • Gira Mázia, volta p'ra mim

    ➔ Imperative form with "gira" (spin) and "volta" (return) directed at someone, expressing commands or requests.

    "Gira" and "volta" are imperative forms of "girar" (to spin) and "voltar" (to return), used here to give direct commands or requests.