Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a vibrant journey into Brazilian culture and spirituality with Anitta's 'Meia Noite.' This song, rich with references to Afro-Brazilian religions, offers a unique opportunity to learn Portuguese through its compelling lyrics about empowerment, freedom, and cultural pride. Discover how Anitta masterfully blends pop and funk with traditional sounds, making 'Meia Noite' not just a catchy track but a powerful cultural statement.
Key Vocabulary
| Vocabulary | Meanings |
|---|---|
|
fumaça fuˈmasɐ B1 |
|
|
fogo ˈfoɡu A2 |
|
|
tempo ˈtẽpu A2 |
|
|
abalar ɐbaˈlaɾ B1 |
|
|
pimentando pi.menˈtɐ̃.du B2 |
|
|
falar faˈlaɾ A2 |
|
|
meia-noite ˈmejɐ noˈitʃi A2 |
|
|
sair saˈiɾ A2 |
|
|
rua ˈʁuwa A1 |
|
|
lou ˈlow B1 |
|
|
lugar luˈɡaɾ A2 |
|
|
deixar dejˈʃaɾ A2 |
|
|
passar paˈsaɾ A2 |
|
|
arrepender aʁepeˈdẽɾ B1 |
|
|
voltar voɫˈtaɾ A2 |
|
|
respeitar ʁespejˈtaɾ B1 |
|
Do you remember what “fumaça” or “fogo” means in "Meia Noite"?
Hop into the app to practice now – quizzes, flashcards, and native-like pronunciation are waiting!
Key Grammar Structures
-
Depois da meia‑noite eu **vou sair** porque a rua é louca.
➔ Future simple with *ir* + infinitive (vou + sair)
➔ The phrase "**vou sair**" expresses a planned action that will happen after midnight.
-
É **porque tem** fogo na barra da minha saia baixa.
➔ Causal clause with "é porque" + present‑tense verb
➔ The segment "**porque tem**" gives the reason for the fire.
-
O tempo **fecha**, **não me abala**.
➔ Simple present affirmative + negative with "não" + pronoun
➔ "**fecha**" states a fact; "**não me abala**" negates any effect on the speaker.
-
Vem **pimentando** para mim **falar** no pé do ouvido.
➔ Gerund (‑ando) for ongoing action + infinitive of purpose after "para"
➔ "**pimentando**" shows a continuous action; "**falar**" is the infinitive expressing purpose.
-
Me **chama** para **fazer** o pé do ouvido.
➔ Verb + object pronoun + infinitive of purpose (para + infinitive)
➔ "**chama**" is the verb; "**me**" is the object pronoun; "**fazer**" is the infinitive showing why.
-
**Deixa** ela passar.
➔ Imperative mood (affirmative command)
➔ The verb "**deixa**" is used to give a direct order: let her pass.
-
**Tem que** respeitar.
➔ Impersonal construction "tem que + infinitive" (necessity)
➔ "**Tem que**" functions like "must"; the infinitive "respeitar" shows the required action.
-
**Quem** não deixa se **arrepende** e **quer** voltar.
➔ Relative pronoun "quem" + present‑tense verbs (arrepende, quer)
➔ "**Quem**" introduces a clause; the verbs "**arrepende**" and "**quer**" stay in the present because they refer to a general truth.
-
Sou **bom** na fumaça.
➔ Simple present of "ser" + adjective (bom) describing a permanent quality
➔ "**bom**" is an adjective linked to the subject by the verb "sou" (I am).
Related Songs
My Skin's On Fire
Loving Caliber
Don't You Wanna Stay
Loving Caliber
Those Eyes
New West
We Don't Talk Anymore
Charlie Puth, Selena Gomez
Monster
Shawn Mendes, Justin Bieber
Never Be the Same
Camila Cabello
The 30th
Billie Eilish
Ordinary
Alex Warren
Girls Wanna Have Fun
Josh Fawaz
Gimme Dat Love
(G)I-DLE
花咲く道
ME:I
未完成婚姻論
超学生, マサ
しおざきわんだーらんど
M!LK, 塩﨑太智
des fleurs
Tove Lo, Stromae
WOKE UP IN TOKYO
BABYMONSTER
No Promises
Shayne Ward
No promises
Shayne Ward
DREAMERS
Jungkook, Fahad Al Kubaisi
Em Mới Là Người Yêu Anh
MIN
Attention
Charlie Puth