saudade, saudade – English Lyrics

• By: MARO

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the soulful world of "saudade, saudade" by MARO, Portugal's enchanting Eurovision 2022 entry. This song offers a beautiful gateway to understanding the untranslatable Portuguese concept of 'saudade,' a deep longing for something or someone cherished. By exploring its heartfelt lyrics and melancholic melodies, you can grasp a unique cultural emotion and appreciate the beauty of language in expressing profound human experiences. It's a journey into vulnerability and a celebration of enduring connections.

[English]

I've tried to write a million other songs, but

Somehow I can't move on

Oh, you're gone

Takes time, alright, and I know it's no one's fault, but

Somehow I can't move on

Oh, you're gone

Saudade, saudade

Nothing more that I can say

Says it in a better way

Saudade, saudade

Nothing more that I can say

Says it in a better way

Tem tanto que trago comigo

Foi sempre o meu porto de abrigo

E agora nada faz sentido

perdi o meu melhor amigo

E se não for demais

peço por sinais

Resta uma só palavra

Saudade, saudade

Nothing more that I can say

Says it in a better way

Saudade, saudade

Nothing more that I can say

Says it in a better way

Nothing more that I can say

Says it in a better way

I've tried, alright

But it's killing me inside

Thought you'd be by my side always

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
try /traɪ/ B1	verb - to make an attempt or effort to do something
move /muːv/ A1	verb - to change position or place
gone /ɡɒn/ A2	adjective - no longer present; departed
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - a period during which something happens
fault /fɔːlt/ B2	noun - an imperfection or weakness
better /ˈbɛtər/ A2	adjective - of a higher standard or quality
word /wɜːrd/ A1	noun - a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing
friend /frɛnd/ A1	noun - a person whom one knows and has a bond of mutual affection
sense /sɛns/ B1	noun - a faculty by which the body perceives an external stimulus
sign /saɪn/ B1	noun - an object, quality, or event whose presence or occurrence indicates the probable presence or occurrence of something else
killing /ˈkɪlɪŋ/ B2	verb - to cause the death of a person or animal
inside /ɪnˈsaɪd/ A2	adverb - within the confines of something
always /ˈɔːlweɪz/ A1	adverb - at all times; on all occasions
saudade /sawˈdɑːdeɪ/ C1	noun - a deep emotional state of nostalgic or profound melancholic longing for something or someone that one loves

Key Grammar Structures

• I've tried to write a million other songs, but

  ➔ Present perfect tense used to describe an experience relevant to the present.

  ➔ The phrase "I've tried" shows an experience up to now, emphasizing the ongoing relevance of the effort.

• Somehow I can't move on

  ➔ Modal verb "can't" (cannot) expressing inability or impossibility.

  ➔ The use of "can't" indicates that the speaker feels unable to move forward emotionally.

• Saudade, saudade

  ➔ Repetition used for emphasis or poetic effect; the word functions as a noun expressing a deep emotional state.

  ➔ The repetition of "saudade" emphasizes the depth of longing or nostalgic feeling in the song.

• Nothing more that I can say

  ➔ Superlative expression indicating that there is no additional information or words to express.

  ➔ This phrase emphasizes that the speaker feels there is nothing more to communicate about their feelings.

• Thought you'd be by my side always

  ➔ Future-in-the-past tense with "would" expressing expectation or assumption.

  ➔ Using "thought you'd be" indicates an expectation held in the past about the person's presence.