Along with DJ Patife, her song Sambassim became popular in Brazil and in many countries in Europe. Later DJ Marky remixed it as well.
Outra Margem do Rio
Fernanda Porto Lyrics
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Optar é deles o mais desumano
Escolher entre tantos a quem vou amar
Se telefono agora ou depois, ou não ligo
Se insisto ou desisto, ou nem isso
Peço demissão, fico grávida
Troco de país, mudo de vida
E que verso agora vou inventar
Que saudade me fará o calor,
caso venha a preferir o frio?
E estando a escolha feita
Nada me convence ou tranqüiliza
Estou sempre de olho
Na outra margem do rio
The lyrics of Fernanda Porto's song Outra Margem do Rio speak about the struggles of contemporary life - the overwhelming amount of choices that one has to make which can be dehumanizing. Choosing between so many options, whether it be who to love, when to call someone or even choosing between hot and cold weather, can be a daunting task that can leave one feeling unfulfilled and constantly searching for something more. The singer in the song is always looking on the other side of the river, wondering if the grass is truly greener on the other side. They feel uncertain even when a decision is made, constantly being plagued by doubt and the fear that they may have made the wrong choice.
Line by Line Meaning
Dos habituais comportamentos contemporâneos
Regarding typical contemporary behaviors
Optar é deles o mais desumano
Choosing is the most inhumane thing for them
Escolher entre tantos a quem vou amar
Choosing whom to love among so many
Se telefono agora ou depois, ou não ligo
Whether to call now, later, or not at all
Se insisto ou desisto, ou nem isso
Whether to persist or give up, or not even that
Peço demissão, fico grávida
Quitting my job, getting pregnant
Troco de país, mudo de vida
Changing countries, changing my life
E que verso agora vou inventar pra continuar sendo lida?
What verse should I come up with now to keep being read?
Que saudade me fará o calor, caso venha a preferir o frio?
What will I miss about the heat if I decide to prefer the cold?
E estando a escolha feita
And once the choice is made
Nada me convence ou tranqüiliza
Nothing convinces or reassures me
Estou sempre de olho na outra margem do rio
I am always watching the other side of the river
Contributed by Christopher W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.