Só Hoje – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English

• By: Jota Quest
• Album: Discotecagem Pop Variada

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a powerful tool, and 'Só Hoje' by Jota Quest is a perfect starting point for those interested in Brazilian Portuguese. The song's clear, heartfelt lyrics about love and longing use everyday vocabulary and relatable emotions, making it accessible for learners. Its beautiful melody and sincere message about appreciating the present moment make it a special song to connect with the Portuguese language and Brazilian culture.

[English]

Today I need to find you no matter what

Even if it's just to take you home

After a normal day

Looking into your eyes full of easy promises

And kissing your mouth in a way that makes you smile

That makes you laugh

Today I need to hold you close

To feel your scent of fresh laundry

And forget my worries so I can sleep in peace

Today I need to hear any word from you

Any exaggerated phrase that makes me feel happy

Just to feel alive

Today I need to have a coffee while hearing your sigh

And you saying I'm the cause of your insomnia

That I always do everything wrong, always

Today I need you

With any mood, any smile

Today only your presence

Will make me happy

Just today

Today I need to hear any word from you

Any exaggerated phrase that makes me feel happy

Just to feel alive

Today I need to have a coffee while hearing your sigh

Telling me that I cause your insomnia

That I always do everything wrong, always

Today I need you

With any mood, with any smile

Today only your presence

Will make me happy

Just today

Today I need you

With any mood, with any smile

Today only your presence

Will make me happy, happy

Just today

...

[Portuguese]

Hoje eu preciso te encontrar de qualquer jeito

Nem que seja só pra te levar pra casa

Depois de um dia normal

Olhar teus olhos de promessas fáceis

E te beijar a boca de um jeito que te faça rir

Que te faça rir

Hoje eu preciso te abraçar

Sentir teu cheiro de roupa limpa

Pra esquecer os meus anseios e dormir em paz

Hoje eu preciso ouvir qualquer palavra tua

Qualquer frase exagerada que me faça sentir alegria

Em estar vivo

Hoje eu preciso tomar um café, ouvindo você suspirar

E dizendo que eu sou o causador da tua insônia

Que eu faço tudo errado sempre, sempre

Hoje preciso de você

Com qualquer humor com qualquer sorriso

Hoje só tua presença

Vai me deixar feliz

Só hoje

Hoje eu preciso ouvir qualquer palavra tua

Qualquer frase exagerada que me faça sentir alegria

Em estar vivo

Hoje eu preciso tomar um café, ouvindo você suspirar

Me dizendo que eu sou o causador da tua insônia

Que eu faço tudo errado sempre, sempre

Hoje preciso de você

Com qualquer humor, com qualquer sorriso

Hoje só tua presença

Vai me deixar feliz

Só hoje

Hoje preciso de você

Com qualquer humor, com qualquer sorriso

Hoje só tua presença

Vai me deixar feliz, feliz

Só hoje

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
preciso /preˈsiu/ A2	verb - to need
encontrar /eɲkõˈtɾar/ B1	verb - to find, to meet
levar /leˈvaɾ/ A2	verb - to take, to carry
promessas /pɾõˈsesɐs/ B2	noun - promises
beijar /beʒaɾ/ B1	verb - to kiss
rir /ʁiɾ/ B1	verb - to laugh
abraçar /abɾaˈsaɾ/ B1	verb - to hug
cheiro /ˈʃeju/ A2	noun - smell, scent
promessas /pɾõˈsesɐs/ B2	noun - promises
exagerada /ezaʒeˈɾada/ B2	adjective - exaggerated
alegria /alɡɾiˈa/ A2	noun - joy, happiness
vivo /ˈviːvo/ A2	adjective - alive
tomar /toˈmaɾ/ A2	verb - to take, to drink
café /kaˈfɛ/ A2	noun - coffee
suspirar /suspɪˈɾaʁ/ B2	verb - to sigh
causador /kawzaˈdoɾ/ B2	noun - cause, instigator
errado /eˈʁadu/ B2	adjective - wrong, incorrect