Menta – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English

• By: David Carreira, Djodje

Lyrics & Translation

Thinking about learning Portuguese? Let the infectious rhythms of 'Menta' by David Carreira and Djodje be your guide. This song offers a beautiful glimpse into the romantic and expressive nature of the language through its heartfelt lyrics about love and longing. Learning the words to 'Menta' can be a fun and engaging way to pick up new vocabulary and pronunciation in a musical context. The song's blend of Portuguese and Cape Verdean Creole also provides a unique opportunity to explore different dialects and the rich cultural tapestry of the Portuguese-speaking world.

[English]

Just one kiss from her, from her

My heart freezes, chills

And I only think about her, her, her

Oh beautiful

She enters

In my life, nothing's guaranteed, don't let anything hold you back

But if you come to stay, we're both wanting this to happen

I want to wake up and lie next to you until dawn

...

So come on

Stay and relax a little

I want to see more of your body

I know I've made mistakes in life, but who would've guessed I'm already a prisoner

My heart nearly bursts

Your mouth tastes like mint

And just one kiss from her, from her

My heart freezes, chills

And I only think about her, her, her

Oh beautiful

Just one kiss from her, from her

My heart freezes, chills

And I only think about her, her, her

Oh beautiful

I only think about finding you

I can't stay without you anymore

Come hug me and kiss me like that

In my place, where you belong

Only you make me change

There's no plan to live, but you and I for life together

We have something special

They say it's beyond normal

I want to live forever watching you dance for me

I want to see you dance for me

Headed to Sal Island

By the sea, there's no one like it

You're the love of my life

The love of my life

And just one kiss from her, her

My heart freezes, chills

And I only think about her, her, her

Oh beautiful

Just one kiss from her, her

My heart freezes, chills

And I only think about her, her, her

Oh beautiful

I miss your scent

I want to cling to your body

Just thinking you're mine makes my skin tingle

Every time I look at you

I miss your scent

I want to cling to your body

Just thinking you're mine makes my skin tingle

Every time I look at you

And just one kiss from her, her

My heart freezes, chills

And I only think about her, her, her

Oh beautiful

Just one kiss from her, her

My heart freezes, chills

And I only think about her, her, her

Oh beautiful

Just one kiss from her, her

My heart freezes, chills

And I only think about her, her, her

Oh beautiful

Just one kiss from her, her

My heart freezes, chills

And I only think about her, her, her

Oh beautiful

...

[Portuguese]

Só com um beijo dela, dela

Coração congela, gela

E eu só penso nela, nela, nela

Oh bela

Entra

Na minha vida nada é garantido, que nada te prenda

Mas se vieres pra ficar somos dois a querer que isso aconteça

Quero acordar e deitar-me ao teu lado até que amanheça

Então vem

Fica e relaxa um pouco

Quero ver mais que o teu corpo

Sei que errei nesta vida mas quem diria que já sou refém

Coração quase rebenta

Tua boca tem sabor a menta

E só com um beijo dela, dela

O coração congela, gela

E eu só penso nela, nela, nela

Oh bela

Só com um beijo dela, dela

O coração congela, gela

E eu só penso nela, nela, nela

Oh bela

Eu só penso em te encontrar

Sem ti já não posso ficar

Vem me abraça e me beija daquele jeito

Na nha ladu ki é bu lugar

Só tu pra me fazer mudar

Nta planeá vivé ma bo pa vida inter

Nós temos algo especial

Dizem que é fora do normal

Quero viver pra sempre a ver-te a dançar pra mim

Quero ver-te a dançar pra mim

Nkré levob pa ilha de Sal

Na beira mar ka ten igual

És o amor da minha vida

O amor da minha vida

E só com um beijo dela, dela

O coração congela, gela

E eu só penso nela, nela, nela

Oh bela

Só com um beijo dela, dela

O coração congela, gela

E eu só penso nela, nela, nela

Oh bela

Sinto saudades do teu perfume

Quero colar no teu body

Só de pensar que és minha a pele arrepia

Cada vez que eu olho pra ti

Sinto saudades do teu perfume

Quero colar no teu body

Só de pensar que és minha a pele arrepia

Cada vez que eu olho pra ti

E só com um beijo dela, dela

O coração congela, gela

E eu só penso nela, nela, nela

Oh bela

Só com um beijo dela, dela

O coração congela, gela

E eu só penso nela, nela, nela

Oh bela

Só com um beijo dela, dela

O coração congela, gela

E eu só penso nela, nela, nela

Oh bela

Só com um beijo dela, dela

O coração congela, gela

E eu só penso nela, nela, nela

Oh bela

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
beijo /ˈbeɪʒu/ A1	noun - kiss
coração /koɾaˈsɐ̃w/ A2	noun - heart
vida /ˈvidɐ/ A1	noun - life
sabor /saˈboɾ/ B1	noun - flavor
mudar /muˈdaɾ/ B1	verb - to change
dançar /dɐ̃ˈsaʁ/ A2	verb - to dance
relaxar /ʁe.laˈʃaʁ/ B1	verb - to relax
perfume /peʁˈfym/ B2	noun - perfume
abraçar /a.bɾaˈsaʁ/ B1	verb - to hug
olhar /oˈʎaʁ/ A2	verb - to look
especial /espeˈsiɐl/ B1	adjective - special
garantido /ɡaɾɐ̃ˈtʃidu/ B2	adjective - guaranteed
refém /ʁeˈfẽj/ B2	noun - hostage
quero /ˈkeɾu/ A1	verb - I want
bela /ˈbɛlɐ/ A2	adjective - beautiful

Key Grammar Structures

• Na minha vida nada é garantido

  ➔ Use of 'é' (is) for stating facts with the present tense third person singular.

  ➔ The verb "é" is the third person singular form of "ser" (to be) in the present tense, used to state facts.

• Na beira mar ka ten igual

  ➔ Use of indefinite article 'uma' indicating a non-specific noun.

  ➔ The word "uma" is an indefinite article in Portuguese used before feminine nouns to refer to something general or unspecified.

• Quero viver pra sempre a ver-te a dançar pra mim

  ➔ Use of infinitive phrase "a ver-te" combining "a" (to/complementary action) and the infinitive "ver" (to see).

  ➔ The construction "a ver-te" is a Portuguese infinitive with the preposition "a" attached to the verb, indicating purpose or upcoming action.

• Dizem que é fora do normal

  ➔ Use of the present tense 'Dizem' (they say) with a subordinate clause explaining the statement.

  ➔ The verb "Dizem" is the third person plural form of "dizer" (to say) in the present tense, used to report or quote speech.

• O coração quase rebenta

  ➔ Use of "quase rebenta" (almost bursts) employing the present tense of "rebentar" with an adverb of approximation.

  ➔ The verb "rebentar" means to burst or break, and "quase" (almost) is an adverb indicating proximity to the action happening.

• Sinto saudades do teu perfume

  ➔ Use of 'Sinto saudades' (I feel nostalgia) with indirect object 'do teu perfume' (of your perfume).

  ➔ 'Sinto saudades' is a common Portuguese expression meaning 'I miss' or 'I feel nostalgic,' with the following noun phrase indicating what is missed.