Erros Meus
Amália Rodrigues Lyrics
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em minha perdição se conjuraram
Os erros e a fortuna sobejaram
que para mim bastava amor somente
tudo passei, mas tenho tão presente
a grande dor das coisas que passaram
que as magoadas iras me ensinaram
a não querer já nunca ser contente
dei causa a que a fortuna castigasse
as minhas mal fundadas esperanças
de amor não vi se não breves enganos
oh! quem tanto pudesse que fartasse
este meu duro Génio de vingança!
The lyrics of Amália Rodrigues's song "Erros Meus" explore the pain and regret that comes with past mistakes and lost love. The song begins with the singer admitting that their mistakes and misfortunes have combined to create a burning love that has led to their downfall. Despite the fact that love should have been enough for them, they were unable to avoid the errors and misfortunes that were compounded upon them. Now, the singer looks back on their past experiences with great pain and sorrow, lamenting the things that have passed yet are still so present in their mind. They have learned to never be content and not to trust love, as their bitter experiences have taught them to harbor a vengeful spirit.
The second half of the song reflects on how the singer's actions and words have contributed to their downfall. They admit that their speech has been misguided over the years, and has led them to suffer the consequences of ill-fated hopes and aspirations. The singer expresses regret that they were not able to recognize the fleeting nature of love, experiencing only brief moments of happiness that were inevitably followed by more pain and disappointment. They express a longing for vengeance, but understand that they must come to terms with their own faults before they can truly overcome their past.
Line by Line Meaning
Erros Meus, má fortuna amor ardente
My mistakes, bad luck, and passionate love have all conspired to bring about my downfall.
em minha perdição se conjuraram
All these things have come together to cause my ruin.
Os erros e a fortuna sobejaram
My mistakes and bad luck have been abundant.
que para mim bastava amor somente
All I needed was love, but it wasn't enough.
tudo passei, mas tenho tão presente
I've been through so much, but the memories are still vivid.
a grande dor das coisas que passaram
The pain of everything that has happened is still with me.
que as magoadas iras me ensinaram
The bitterness and resentment have taught me not to be content all the time.
a não querer já nunca ser contente
I no longer have the desire to be constantly content.
errei tudo o discurso dos meus anos
I've made mistakes in everything I've said and done over the years.
dei causa a que a fortuna castigasse
My mistakes have caused bad luck to punish me.
as minhas mal fundadas esperanças
My hopes were unfounded and misguided.
de amor não vi se não breves enganos
I only saw love as something fleeting and full of pitfalls.
oh! quem tanto pudesse que fartasse
Oh, if only I could be satisfied!
este meu duro Génio de vingança!
This vengeful personality of mine is so difficult to deal with!
Contributed by Tristan K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.