"Gazela", the first album, was released in November 2011. The second album, "Pesar o Sol", is out since January 2014. In 2016 they released their third album Capitão Fausto Têm os Dias Contados.
Nunca Faço Nem Metade
Capitão Fausto Lyrics
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É tudo pelo tempo a passar.
Tudo o que eu passo o tempo, a pregar,
são belas convenções que eu salto.
Eu nunca faço nem metade,
do que me diz a vontade.
Nunca faço nem metade,
razão!
Pelo facto de já não ter de mentir
não quer dizer que tenha um coração.
Aquilo que nos falta é admitir
e estar sempre a tentar,
mesmo que eu
Nunca faça nem metade,
do que me diz a vontade.
Nunca faça nem metade,
do que me diz a
razão!
Tudo o que eu não percebi,
nunca hei de decifrar.
O sol mostrou-me, mas eu cobri,
as mãos, com o frio a cegar.
É provável que a razão das linhas e das sensações,
embatam na desilusão e tragam muitas mais...
BOAS CONCLUSÕES!!!
The lyrics of Capitão Fausto’s song Nunca Faço Nem Metade, which translates to “I Never Do Even Half,” touch upon the themes of feeling stuck and unsatisfied with oneself, struggling to follow both one’s heart and head, and the importance of facing and admitting one’s flaws. The first lines, “It’s all about waking up / It’s all about time passing,” suggest that the way one begins the day and the fleeting nature of time play a significant role in one’s life. The following lines, “All the time I spend preaching / are beautiful conventions I jump over,” imply that the singer wastes time preaching empty ideals and never really acting on them.
The chorus, “I never do even half / of what my desire tells me / I never do even half / of what reason tells me,” reveals the internal conflict between the singer’s heart and head. Despite not having to lie anymore, “not having a heart” suggests that the singer is emotionally distant or detached. The lines, “what we lack is to admit / and always keep trying / even if I / never do even half” point out the importance of admitting one's flaws and working to improve oneself, even if the process is slow or challenging. The final lines, “It is likely that the reason for the lines and sensations / collide with disillusionment and bring many more / GOOD CONCLUSIONS!!!” convey a sense of hopefulness, suggesting that even though things may not be perfect, growth and understanding can still occur.
Line by Line Meaning
É tudo pela forma de acordar.
The way I wake up sets the tone for the rest of my day.
É tudo pelo tempo a passar.
Time is always moving forward, and I need to make the most of it.
Tudo o que eu passo o tempo, a pregar, são belas convenções que eu salto.
The things I preach about and spend my time on are often just empty conventions I don't really believe in.
Eu nunca faço nem metade, do que me diz a vontade.
I rarely act on my desires or impulses, even though I know I should.
Nunca faço nem metade, do que me diz a razão!
I also struggle to listen to reason and logic, which often leads me astray.
Pelo facto de já não ter de mentir, não quer dizer que tenha um coração.
Just because I don't have to lie anymore doesn't mean that I am open and honest about my feelings.
Aquilo que nos falta é admitir e estar sempre a tentar, mesmo que eu
What I need to do is admit my faults and shortcomings and keep trying to improve, even though I know I will always fall short.
Nunca faça nem metade, do que me diz a vontade.
Again, I struggle to act on my desires and impulses.
Nunca faça nem metade, do que me diz a razão!
And I struggle to listen to reason and logic.
Tudo o que eu não percebi, nunca hei de decifrar.
I know that there are things I won't ever understand, no matter how hard I try.
O sol mostrou-me, mas eu cobri, as mãos, com o frio a cegar.
Sometimes I am so blinded by my own doubts and fears that I can't see the beauty and truth that is right in front of me.
É provável que a razão das linhas e das sensações, embatam na desilusão e tragam muitas mais... BOAS CONCLUSÕES!!!
It's likely that the things I believe and feel will clash with disappointment and disillusionment, but that doesn't mean that good things won't come out of it.
Contributed by Kaelyn E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.