Desavindos
Deolinda & Manel Cruz Lyrics
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ocupada como eu ando
com as minhas coisas
que vou adiando
e eu mal reparo em mim
dou-me por certo e logo vejo
e ser mesmo o que eu quero
Já ninguém espera por nós
adiamos o que é urgente
e o nosso futuro
já não está presente
Vamos tentar outra vez
dar a mão à palmatória
e contar aos nossos filhos
uma outra história,
e contar aos nossos filhos
uma outra história.
The lyrics of Deolinda & Manel Cruz's song 'Desavindos' describe a person who is so caught up in their own personal lives that they fail to notice the important people in their lives, such as their partner. The singer is so preoccupied with their own concerns that they don't even realize that they are neglecting their loved ones. They acknowledge that they are the only ones to blame for the current state of their relationship, as they have continuously postponed making things right. The second verse indicates that time is running out, and if they don't take action soon, they will have lost the opportunity to reconcile with their partner.
The last verse urges the singer and their partner to make amends, take responsibility for their actions, and start fresh. They suggest that they need to tell their children a different story about their lives by making a shift in their behavior and resolving their problems. The use of the phrase 'dar a mão à palmatória,' which means to admit one's mistakes, shows the willingness of the singer to acknowledge their faults and make things right.
Overall, this song portrays the importance of valuing our relationships while we still have them and not delaying issues that need to be resolved. It reminds us that time is precious, and we should not take the people in our lives for granted.
Line by Line Meaning
Quase nem reparo em ti
I hardly notice you, as preoccupied as I am with my own things that I keep putting off.
ocupada como eu ando
I'm so busy all the time.
com as minhas coisas
With my own things, my own life.
que vou adiando
Which I keep postponing.
e eu mal reparo em mim
And I barely even notice myself.
dou-me por certo e logo vejo
I take myself for granted, but then I realize.
e ser mesmo o que eu quero
That being who I truly want to be.
eu vou adiando
I keep postponing that too.
Já ninguém espera por nós
No one is waiting for us anymore.
adiamos o que é urgente
We keep postponing what's really important.
e o nosso futuro
And our future, as a result,
já não está presente
Is no longer in the present.
Vamos tentar outra vez
Let's try again,
dar a mão à palmatória
To admit our faults and take responsibility,
e contar aos nossos filhos
And tell our children,
uma outra história
A different story,
e contar aos nossos filhos
And tell our children again,
uma outra história.
A different story.
Contributed by Connor P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.