Timor
Resistencia Lyrics

Andam lá sem descansar Nas montanhas a lutar Iluminam todo o mar De Timor
People are fighting tirelessly in the mountains of Timor, creating a light that shines across the sea.

Nas montanhas sem dormir Uma luz a resistir Arde sem se apagar Em Timor
In the mountains of Timor, a light of resistance burns without ever going out, despite the lack of rest.

Andorinha de asa negra Se o teu voo lá passar Faz chegar um grande abraço Dá saudades a Timor
Black-winged swallow, if you pass through Timor, please send a big hug and remind them of our longing for them.

Eles não podem escrever Porque vão a combater Vão de manhã defender A Timor
The fighters cannot write because they are on their way to defend Timor at the crack of dawn.

As crianças a chorar Não as posso consolar Que eu nunca cheguei a ver A Timor
I cannot console the crying children because I have never seen Timor.

Andorinha de asa negra Vem ouvir o meu cantar Ai que dor rasga o meu peito Sem notícias de Timor
Black-winged swallow, come hear my song, as the pain of not hearing news from Timor tears my heart apart.

Nunca mais hei de voltar Já não posso lá voltar À idade de lembrar A Timor
I will never be able to go back to Timor, as I can no longer remember it as it was in my youth.

Estam lá a descansar Nas montanhas a lutar Iluminam todo o mar De Timor
The fighters are resting and fighting in the mountains, illuminating the entire sea of Timor.

Andorinha de asa negra Vem ouvir o meu cantar Ai que dor rasga o meu peito Sem notícias de Timor
Black-winged swallow, come hear my song, as the pain of not hearing news from Timor tears my heart apart.

Andorinha de asa negra Se o teu voo lá passar Faz chegar um grande abraço Dá saudades a Timor
Black-winged swallow, if you pass through Timor, please send a big hug and remind them of our longing for them.