Lyrics & Translation
Explore the charmingly ironic world of Clarice Falcão's 'Monomania.' This folk-pop gem delves into the complexities of obsessive love with a unique blend of humor and vulnerability, offering a relatable glimpse into the human heart and creative process.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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canção /kɐ̃ˈsɐ̃w̃/ B2 |
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violão /vi.lɐ̃ˈwɐ̃w̃/ B2 |
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paz /paz/ A2 |
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cozinha /kuˈzi.njɐ/ B1 |
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verso /ˈveʁ.su/ B1 |
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comparar /kõ.paˈɾaɾ/ B2 |
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nota /ˈno.tɐ/ A2 |
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controle /kõtɾoˈle/ B2 |
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enriquecer /ẽ.ʁi.keˈseɾ/ C1 |
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comprar /kõpɾaɾ/ A2 |
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pessoa /peˈso.wɐ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Já te fiz muita canção
➔ Past Perfect Tense (Plus-que-parfait equivalent)
➔ The use of "Já te fiz" (already did to you) implies an action completed before a point in the past, though in Brazilian Portuguese the preterito perfeito is often used in cases where the plus-que-parfait might be used in other languages. It is used to emphasize that the action of writing songs happened previously.
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São quatro, ou cinco, ou seis, ou mais
➔ Repetition with disjunction (or)
➔ The repetition of "ou" (or) emphasizes the uncertainty and approximate number of songs, suggesting a range rather than a precise count.
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Que tá demais
➔ Informal verb conjugation and adverbial phrase
➔ "Que tá demais" uses the informal "tá" (instead of "está", which means "is") followed by "demais" (too much). This combination indicates something excessive or overwhelming.
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Você desvia pra cozinha
➔ Prepositional phrase indicating direction
➔ "Pra cozinha" is a colloquial contraction of "para a cozinha" (to the kitchen), indicating the direction of movement. The preposition "para" indicates destination or direction.
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Se juntar cada verso meu / E comparar, vai dar pra ver
➔ Conditional clause with future tense in the main clause
➔ The "Se... vai" structure expresses a conditional relationship. "Se juntar" (if you join) establishes the condition, and "vai dar pra ver" (you will be able to see) expresses the consequence in the future. "Pra" is the short version of "para".
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Tem mais você / Que nota dó
➔ Comparative structure
➔ The construction "Tem mais você que nota dó" uses "mais... que" (more... than) to compare the presence of 'you' in the verses with 'dó' (the note C). It emphasizes that the person is much more prominent in the lyrics than musical elements.
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Eu vou ter que me controlar
➔ Future tense with obligation/necessity
➔ "Vou ter que" (I will have to) indicates a future action that is necessary or obligatory. The reflexive pronoun "me" is necessary here because the verb "controlar" is used reflexively (to control oneself).
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Se um dia eu quero enriquecer
➔ Conditional Clause with Subjunctive Mood
➔ The use of "quero" (want) in the present subjunctive (though identical to the indicative in this case) within the "Se um dia..." (If one day...) clause expresses a hypothetical situation or a desire that might not be fulfilled. It is used for future possibilities.
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