Perdendo a Linha – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English

• By: Pocah

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of Brazilian funk with Pocah's 'Perdendo a Linha'! This high-energy track offers a fantastic entry point into understanding Brazilian culture and slang, particularly expressions of female empowerment and freedom. Experience the rhythm and learn how music can be a powerful tool for celebrating self-confidence.

[English]

No one is holding back this girl

She's losing control - Going down and up, moving her waist

Going down and up, moving her waist - Going down and up, moving her waist

Her butt, her booty, she’s shaking it - Her butt, her booty, she’s shaking it

Her butt, her booty, she’s shaking it - yeah

No one is holding back this girl - She’s losing control

Going down and up, moving her waist - Going down and up, moving her waist

Going down and up, moving her waist - Her butt, her booty, she’s shaking it

Her butt, her booty, she’s shaking it - Her butt, her booty, she’s shaking it yeah

Going down and up, bouncing and showing off - Reeling to Pocahontas’ beat

No one is holding back this girl - She’s losing control

Going down and up, moving her waist - Going down and up, moving her waist

Her butt, her booty, she’s shaking it - Her butt, her booty, she’s shaking it yeah

No one is holding back this girl - She’s losing control

She’s losing control

Going down and up, moving her waist - Going down and up, moving her waist

Going down and up, moving her waist

Her butt, her booty, she’s shaking it - Her butt, her booty, she’s shaking it yeah

Going down and up, bouncing and showing off - Reeling to Pocahontas’ beat - Going down and up, bouncing and showing off

[Portuguese]

Ninguém ta segurando essa novinha

Ela ta perdendo a linha Desce sobe, mexendo a cinturinha

Desce sobe, mexendo a cinturinha Desce sobe, mexendo a cinturinha

Bunda lá bunda, ela mexe com a bunda Bunda lá bunda, ela mexe com a bunda

Bunda lá bunda, ela mexe com a bunda haa

Ninguém ta segurando essa novinha Ela ta perdendo a linha

Desce sobe, mexendo a cinturinha Desce sobe, mexendo a cinturinha

Desce sobe, mexendo a cinturinha Bunda lá bunda, ela mexe com a bunda

Bunda lá bunda, ela mexe com a bunda Bunda lá bunda, ela mexe com a bunda haa

Desce e sobe, empina e tira onda Vem rebolando ao som da Pocahontas

Ninguém ta segurando essa novinha Ela ta perdendo a linha

Desce sobe, mexendo a cinturinha Desce sobe, mexendo a cinturinha

Bunda lá bunda, ela mexe com a bunda Bunda lá bunda, ela mexe com a bunda haa

Ninguém ta segurando essa novinha Ela ta perdendo a linha

Ela ta perdendo a linha

Desce sobe, mexendo a cinturinha Desce sobe, mexendo a cinturinha

Desce sobe, mexendo a cinturinha

Bunda lá bunda, ela mexe com a bunda Bunda lá bunda, ela mexe com a bunda haa

Desce e sobe empina e tira onda Vem rebolando ao som da Pocahontas Desce e sobe empina e tira onda

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
segurando /se.ɡuˈɾɐ̃.du/ B1	verb - holding
novinha /noˈvi.ɲɐ/ B2	noun - young girl
perdendo /peʁˈdẽ.du/ B1	verb - losing
linha /ˈli.ɲɐ/ A2	noun - line
desce /ˈde.si/ A1	verb - go down
sobe /ˈsɔ.bi/ A1	verb - go up
mexendo /meˈʃẽ.du/ B1	verb - moving
cinturinha /sĩ.tuˈɾi.ɲɐ/ B2	noun - small waist
bunda /ˈbũ.dɐ/ A2	noun - buttocks
empina /ẽˈpi.nɐ/ B2	verb - raise
onda /ˈõ.dɐ/ A2	noun - wave
rebolando /ʁe.boˈlɐ̃.du/ B2	verb - gyrating
som /ˈsõ/ A1	noun - sound
tira /ˈt͡ʃi.ɾɐ/ A2	verb - take out
Pocahontas /po.kaˈõ.tɐs/ NA	noun - Pocahontas (singer's name)

Key Grammar Structures

• Ninguém ta segurando essa novinha

  ➔ Present Continuous (informal)

  ➔ The use of "ta" instead of "está" is a colloquial shortening of the verb "estar". This shortened form is common in informal spoken Brazilian Portuguese. The sentence indicates an action happening at the moment of speaking: "Nobody is holding this young woman back."

• Ela ta perdendo a linha

  ➔ Present Continuous (informal) with reflexive sense of losing control

  ➔ Again, "ta" is the informal shortening of "está". "Perdendo a linha" means "losing the line," idiomatically implying losing control or behaving wildly. The reflexive sense comes from the implied action affecting the subject herself: "She is losing it."

• Desce sobe, mexendo a cinturinha

  ➔ Gerund phrases indicating simultaneous action

  ➔ "Mexendo a cinturinha" is a gerund phrase, where "mexendo" is the gerund of the verb "mexer" (to move). It describes the simultaneous action happening as she goes down and up: "Going down, going up, moving the waist."

• Bunda lá bunda, ela mexe com a bunda

  ➔ Repetition for emphasis; Preposition "com" indicating instrument or manner

  ➔ The repetition of "Bunda lá bunda" is used for emphasis, highlighting the action. "Mexe com a bunda" means "moves with the butt." The preposition "com" indicates how she is moving: by using her butt.

• Desce e sobe, empina e tira onda

  ➔ Imperative-like verb use; Coordinate conjunction "e"

  ➔ "Desce e sobe, empina e tira onda" uses verbs in a way that implies a command or description of habitual action. The conjunction "e" connects the verbs, showing a sequence of actions: "Go down and go up, stick it out and show off."