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Eu não quero estar aqui 00:16
Eu não quero estar assim 00:20
Sinto-me só contigo perto de mim 00:24
Não sou quem já soube ser 00:33
Não consigo entender 00:36
Sinto-me só, mas estou agarrada a ti 00:40
Os meus dias passam por passar 00:48
E as noites deixam de embalar 00:52
Prefiro largar, prefiro partir 00:56
Deixa-me seguir em paz 01:04
Tenho que me encontrar 01:09
Para ser eu, por mim 01:13
Não quero forçar mais, não dá 01:20
Eu tento, mas não sou capaz 01:25
Quero ser eu, por mim 01:29
Eu vou tentando não pensar 01:37
Mas sinto o mundo a desabar 01:41
O que é feito de nós? 01:44
Não sei o que é feito de mim 01:47
Eu fiz de tudo p'ra mudar 01:53
Tudo para nos salvar 01:57
Mas sinto-me só mesmo estando perto de ti 02:00
Os meus dias passam por passar 02:09
E as noites deixam de embalar 02:13
Prefiro largar, prefiro sair 02:17
Deixa-me seguir em paz 02:25
Tenho que me encontrar 02:29
Para ser eu, por mim 02:33
Não quero forçar mais, não dá 02:41
Eu tento, mas não sou capaz 02:45
Quero ser eu, por mim 02:48
Não tenho mais para dar 02:57
Nem forças p'ra me aguentar 03:01
Não foi em vão, mas vamos ficar por aqui 03:05
É melhor assim 03:13
Deixa-me seguir em paz 03:17
Tenho que me encontrar 03:22
Quero ser eu, por mim 03:25
Deixa-me seguir em paz 03:34
Tenho que me encontrar 03:38
Para ser eu, por mim 03:41
Não quero forçar mais, não dá 03:49
Eu tento, mas não sou capaz 03:53
Quero ser eu, por mim 03:58
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Por Mim – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English

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Rita Guerra, João Paulo Rodrigues
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Embark on a linguistic journey with "Por Mim," an incredibly moving Portuguese ballad by Rita Guerra and João Paulo Rodrigues. This song is a powerful example of expressive Portuguese, perfect for learners as its heartfelt lyrics delve into themes of self-discovery and personal liberation, offering a rich vocabulary related to emotions and introspection. Its clear pronunciation and the emotional depth of the vocal performances make it an exceptional piece to enhance your Portuguese listening comprehension and connect with the language on a deeper level.

[English]
I don't want to be here
I don't want to be like this
I feel lonely with you close to me
I'm not who I used to be
I can't understand
I feel alone, but I'm holding on to you
My days go by just passing
And the nights stop soothing me
I'd rather let go, I'd rather leave
Leave me be and let me go peacefully
I need to find myself
To be myself—for me
I don't want to force anymore, it's not working
I try, but I can't
I want to be myself—for me
I'm trying not to think
But I feel the world collapsing
What happened to us?
I don't know what's become of me
I did everything to change
Everything to save us
But I feel alone even when I'm close to you
My days go by just passing
And the nights stop soothing me
I'd rather let go, I'd rather leave
Leave me be and let me go peacefully
I need to find myself
To be myself—for me
I don't want to force anymore, it's not working
I try, but I can't
I want to be myself—for me
I have nothing left to give
Not even strength to hold on
It wasn't in vain, but let's stop here
It's better this way
Leave me be and let me go peacefully
I need to find myself
To be myself—for me
Leave me be and let me go peacefully
I need to find myself
To be myself—for me
I don't want to force anymore, it's not working
I try, but I can't
I want to be myself—for me
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Key Vocabulary

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Vocabulary Meanings

quero

/ˈkɛɾu/

A1
  • verb
  • - to want

/sɔ/

A1
  • adjective
  • - alone

encontrar

/ẽkõˈtɾaɾ/

A2
  • verb
  • - to find

dias

/ˈdɪɐs/

A2
  • noun
  • - days

noites

/ˈnɔɪtɨs/

A2
  • noun
  • - nights

partir

/paʁˈtiʁ/

B1
  • verb
  • - to leave

seguir

/seˈɡiʁ/

B1
  • verb
  • - to follow

capaz

/kaˈpaz/

B1
  • adjective
  • - capable

mudar

/muˈdaʁ/

B1
  • verb
  • - to change

salvar

/salˈvaʁ/

B1
  • verb
  • - to save

forçar

/foʁˈsaʁ/

B2
  • verb
  • - to force

paz

/paz/

B2
  • noun
  • - peace

mundo

/ˈmũdu/

B2
  • noun
  • - world

feito

/ˈfeitu/

B2
  • adjective
  • - done

agarrada

/aɡaˈʁadɐ/

B2
  • adjective
  • - held

sair

/saiʁ/

B2
  • verb
  • - to exit

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Key Grammar Structures

  • Não sou quem já soube ser

    ➔ Use of the present tense to describe a state or identity.

    ➔ The verb **'sou'** (am) is in the present tense, indicating a current state.

  • Tenho que me encontrar

    ➔ Use of **'ter que'** to express obligation or necessity.

    ➔ The phrase **'Tenho que'** (I have to) indicates obligation, with **'me encontrar'** meaning 'to find myself' or 'to meet myself' (reflexive).

  • Prefiro largar, prefiro partir

    ➔ Use of **'prefiro'** (I prefer) + infinitive to express preference.

    ➔ The verb **'prefiro'** (I prefer) is followed by the infinitive form **' largar'** (to let go, to leave) and **'partir'** (to leave, to depart) to indicate preference.

  • Sinto-me só contigo perto de mim

    ➔ Use of **'sinto-me'** (I feel) with reflexive pronoun to indicate personal feelings.

    ➔ The reflexive pronoun **'-me'** attached to **'sinto'** (I feel) indicates that the feeling is experienced personally.

  • Não quero forçar mais, não dá

    ➔ Use of **'não quero'** (I don't want) + infinitive to express desire; **'não dá'** as a colloquial expression meaning 'it's not possible' or 'it doesn't work'.

  • Não tenho mais para dar

    ➔ Use of **'não tenho'** (I don't have) + infinitive to express lack of capacity or resources to continue.

    ➔ The phrase **'não tenho'** (I don't have) indicates a lack of resources or strength, with the infinitive showing the action that cannot be performed.