Tata – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English

• By: Slow J

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language is about more than just words; it's about understanding culture and emotion. In 'Tata,' Slow J offers a beautiful entry point into both Portuguese and the Angolan language of Kimbundu. Through its heartfelt lyrics about family and heritage, you can connect with the powerful Portuguese concept of 'saudade' and discover the rich cultural fusion that defines modern Portuguese music. This song is special because it turns a personal story into a universal feeling, all while showcasing a unique blend of musical styles.

[English]

Tata Wanange

How long until I find you

It's hard not to see

How much time will it cost us

One day I will take the band by storm

To ease the longing

To bring us back together

Later I will take the world by storm

Because I'm not tired

I'm just showing you

Tata Wanange

How long until I find you

It's hard not to see

How much time will it cost us

One day I will take the band by storm

To ease the longing

To bring us back together

Later I will take the world by storm

Because I'm not tired

I'm just showing you

I don't even remember the first time she said

I'm tired, I was sad

And I never heard him complain, he's very tough

But soft water is abundant in this life, Luís

From time to time, you have to clean the house

Look at what doesn't serve and throw it in the trash

Let the wound turn into a scar

The dance of life gave me melodies

Father, I only spoke the truth as you taught me

I'm the same son you raised

I'm grateful, I lack nothing

I stay strong, I'm chasing after

If Dino talked about changing the anthem, he did

Bro, I'm already talking too much

If I ask, I go from brother to cousin

Don't I?

Homeland, but who are your parents

Tata Wanange

How long until I find you

It's hard not to see

How much time will it cost us

One day I will take the band by storm

To ease the longing

To bring us back together

Later I will take the world by storm

Because I'm not tired

I'm just showing you

Tata Wanange

How long until I find you

It's hard not to see

How much time will it cost us

One day I will take the band by storm

To ease the longing

To bring us back together

Later I will take the world by storm

Because I'm not tired

Just to show you

...

[Portuguese]

Tata Wanange

Quanto tempo pra te encontrar

Dificil não ver

Quanto o tempo vai nos custar

Um dia eu vou tomar a banda de assalto

Pa matar saudade

Pa gente voltar

Depois eu vou tomar o mundo de assalto

Que eu não tou cansado

Só tou a lhes mostrar

Tata Wanange

Quanto tempo pra te encontrar

Dificil não ver

Quanto o tempo vai nos custar

Um dia eu vou tomar a banda de assalto

Pa matar saudade

Pa gente voltar

Depois eu vou tomar o mundo de assalto

Que eu não tou cansado

Só tou a lhes mostrar

Já nem me lembro da primeira vez que a cota disse

To cota tá cansado, o cota tava triste

E eu nunca ouvi queixar-se, o cota é muita rijo

Mas a agua mole é muita nessa vida Luís

De vez em quando há que limpar a casa

Olhar p'ó que não serve e lhe meter no lixo

Deixar a ferida virar cicatriz

Dança da vida deu-me melodias

Pai eu só disse a verdade como me ensinaste

Sou o mesmo filho como tu criaste

Tou agradecido, não me falta nada

Mantenho firme, tou a correr atrás

Se o Dino falou em mudar o hino falou

Bro já tou falar demais

Se eu perguntar eu vou de irmão a primo

Não vou?

Pátria mas quem são os teus pais

Tata Wanange

Quanto tempo pra te encontrar

Dificil não ver

Quanto o tempo vai nos custar

Um dia eu vou tomar a banda de assalto

Pa matar saudade

Pa gente voltar

Depois eu vou tomar o mundo de assalto

Que eu não tou cansado

Só tou a lhes mostrar

Tata Wanange

Quanto tempo pra te encontrar

Dificil não ver

Quanto o tempo vai nos custar

Um dia eu vou tomar a banda de assalto

Pa matar saudade

Pa gente voltar

Depois eu vou tomar o mundo de assalto

Que eu não tou cansado

Só para lhes mostrar

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
tempo /ˈtɛmpo/ A1	noun - time
encontrar /ẽ.kõˈtɾaʁ/ A2	verb - to find
dificil /difiˈsilu/ B1	adjective - difficult
mundo /ˈmũdu/ A2	noun - world
cansado /kɐ̃ˈsadu/ B1	adjective - tired
saudade /sawˈdadʒi/ B2	noun - a deep emotional state of nostalgic or profound melancholic longing for something or someone that one loves
mostrar /moʊˈstɾaʁ/ A2	verb - to show
ferida /feˈɾidɐ/ B2	noun - wound
cicatriz /sikaˈtɾiz/ B2	noun - scar
vida /ˈvida/ A1	noun - life
verdade /veʁˈdadʒi/ B1	noun - truth
irmão /iʁˈmɐ̃w/ A2	noun - brother
pai /pai/ A1	noun - father
banda /ˈbɐ̃dɐ/ A2	noun - band
falar /faˈlaʁ/ A1	verb - to speak

Key Grammar Structures

• Quanto tempo pra te encontrar

  ➔ Interrogative phrase using 'quanto' to ask about duration

  ➔ 'Quanto' is used here to ask 'how much' or 'how long' in terms of time.

• Dificil não ver

  ➔ Negative construction with 'não' to negate the verb

  ➔ 'Não' is placed before the verb to make the sentence negative.

• Um dia eu vou tomar a banda de assalto

  ➔ Future tense using 'vou' + infinitive to indicate 'will' or 'going to'

  ➔ 'Vou' is the auxiliary for the future tense, combined with the main verb in its base form.

• Pa matar saudade

  ➔ Infinitive form used to express purpose or intent

  ➔ The infinitive 'matar' (to kill) indicates purpose — to kill saudade (longing).

• Que eu não tou cansado

  ➔ Negative present tense with 'não' + 'tou' (slang for 'estou') to mean 'am not'

  ➔ 'Tou' is a colloquial contraction of 'estou', indicating present tense, negated by 'não'.