Lyrics & Translation
Discover the profound emotional depth of "Pais e Filhos" by Legião Urbana. This iconic Brazilian rock song, while known for its plea to "love as if there's no tomorrow," carries a powerful and somber message about family, mental health, and loss. Through its evocative lyrics and moving melody, "Pais e Filhos" offers a unique opportunity to connect with Brazilian culture and explore universal human experiences.
Key Vocabulary
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filho /ˈfiʎu/ A1 |
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pais /ˈpajs/ A1 |
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casa /ˈkazɐ/ A1 |
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nome /ˈnomi/ A1 |
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amar /ɐˈmaɾ/ A2 |
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pessoas /peˈso.ɐs/ A2 |
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medo /ˈmedu/ A2 |
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dormir /doɾˈmiɾ/ A1 |
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vento /ˈvẽtu/ A2 |
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azul /aˈzuw/ A1 |
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céu /ˈsɛw/ A1 |
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crianças /kɾiˈɐ̃.sɐs/ A1 |
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verdade /veɾˈdadʒi/ B1 |
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absurdo /ɐbˈsuɾdu/ B2 |
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fúria /ˈfu.ɾjɐ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ninguém sabe o que aconteceu
➔ Use of the relative pronoun 'o que' to refer to an unspecified event or thing.
➔ 'O que' functions as a relative pronoun to introduce a subordinate clause explaining 'the thing' unknown.
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Ela se jogou da janela do quinto andar
➔ Use of reflexive pronoun 'se' with the verb 'jogar' to indicate the subject performing the action on themselves (reflexive verb).
➔ 'Se' is a reflexive pronoun indicating that the subject and the object of the verb are the same.
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Porque se você parar pra pensar
➔ Use of the conjunction 'porque' to introduce a causal clause explaining the reason.
➔ 'Porque' introduces a causal clause explaining the reason for the statement or action.
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Sou uma gota d'água
➔ Use of the verb 'ser' in the first person singular ('sou') for identity or essence and the indefinite article 'uma' for 'a'.
➔ 'Sou' is the first person singular form of 'ser,' indicating identity or characteristic.
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São meus filhos que tomam conta de mim
➔ Use of the verb 'ser' in the third person plural ('são') to express existence or identity, and a relative clause 'que tomam conta de mim' to specify which 'filhos'.
➔ 'São' is the third person plural form of 'ser,' indicating 'they are,' and the relative clause specifies which 'filhos.'
Same Singer
Faroeste Caboclo
Legião Urbana
Tempo Perdido
Legião Urbana
Pais E Filhos
Legião Urbana
Índios
Legião Urbana
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