Put Your Records On
Marcela Mangabeira Lyrics

Three little birds, sat on my window.
The singer of the song saw three birds outside of her window and was comforted by their presence.

And they told me I don´t need to worry.
The singer of the song felt like the birds were reassuring her that she didn't need to worry about anything.

Summer came like cinnamon So sweet,
The singer loved the arrival of summer, and compares it to the sweetness of cinnamon.

Little girls double-dutch on the concrete.
The artist sees young girls playing double-dutch on the street, a symbol of carefree childhood.

Maybe sometimes, we got it wrong, but it´s alright
The artist acknowledges that mistakes can be made, and it's okay to make them.

The more things seem to change, the more they stay the same
The singer reflects on the idea that despite the passage of time, things tend to remain fundamentally the same.

Oh, don´t you hesitate.
The singer encourages the listener not to hesitate in doing what they want to do.

Go, put your records on, tell me your favourite song
The artist urges the listener to put on some music and share their favorite song with her.

You go ahead, let your hair down
The artist tells the listener to relax and be themselves.

Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams,
The artist wishes the listener happiness and success, no matter how simple or humble their desires may be.

Just go ahead, let your hair down.
The singer again emphasizes the importance of being relaxed and comfortable in one's own skin.

You´re gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow.
The artist reassures the listener that they will eventually find their place in the world, even if they don't know where it is yet.

Blue as the sky, sombre and lonely,
The singer describes a feeling of loneliness, using the simile of a blue sky.

Sipping tea in the bar by the road side,
The singer imagines a scene where she is sitting alone in a roadside bar, enjoying her own company.

(just relax, just relax)
The singer reminds herself (and the listener) to relax and not worry too much about everything.

Don´t you let those other boys fool you,
The singer warns the listener not to be taken in by other people's lies or manipulation.

Gotta love that afro hairdo.
The singer praises someone's afro hairstyle, and encourages them to be proud of their unique appearance.

Maybe sometimes, we feel afraid, but it´s alright
The singer acknowledges that feeling afraid is a normal human emotion, and that it's okay to feel that way.

The more you stay the same, the more they seem to change.
The singer reflects on the idea that as you remain true to yourself, the world around you can seem to change rapidly.

Don´t you think it´s strange?
The singer poses a rhetorical question, wondering why the world seems to change so much while people themselves often stay the same.

Just more than I could take, pity for pity´s sake Some nights kept me awake, I thought that I was stronger
The singer remembers times when she felt overwhelmed with problems, and couldn't help feeling sorry for herself.

When you gonna realise, that you don´t even have to try any longer.
The artist encourages the listener to realize that sometimes, we don't need to keep trying so hard, and that we can simply be ourselves and relax.

Do what you want to.
The singer gives the listener permission to do what they want to do without fear of judgment or criticism.

Oh, You´re gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow
The singer reassures the listener that they will eventually find their place in life, even if it's not clear to them right now.