Rio Lyrics in English Christophe Willem

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Rio by Christophe Willem from French to English.
I'm great at slipping away
I always miss out
I collect missed chances
I should've forgotten
And yet
Even so
Your look fills my thoughts
A few foreign words
Not even time to love each other
My minutes are numbered
Even if it's for an hour, hey
Free for the best
I'll go here or anywhere, ha ha
If I gotta run to the other end of Rio
Cross the city, I'll do it if needed
Don't tell me it's too late to slow dance
To see your smile again, your lips, the taste of your skin
Will you heal our goodbyes
Each day a little more
Beyond your blue prison
You know, it's raining here
If the longing from the corner of the eyes
Flies like the star on our wishes
See each other again but to love better
Take the time to be two
If I gotta run to the other end of Rio
Cross the city, I'll do it if needed
Don't tell me it's too late to slow dance
To see your smile again, your lips, the taste of your skin
Let's slow dance
The taste of your skin
If I gotta run to the other end of Rio
Cross the city, I'll do it if needed
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SONG MEANING

Christophe Willem sweeps us into the vibrant heartbeat of Rio, chasing the memory of a fleeting yet electric connection. The singer admits he often sidesteps opportunities, but one mesmerizing look has him ready to sprint across the city, dodge the rain, and defy the ticking clock for a single slow dance. The colorful Brazilian backdrop mirrors the rush of desire, and every line pulses with the hope of tasting a smile, lips, and skin once more.

At its core, the song is an anthem of second chances. Rio becomes a playground of freedom where regret turns into action, and two people can finally give love the time it deserves. Willem reminds us that when emotions are genuine, no distance is too vast and no moment too late; lace up, hit the streets, and dance that slow.

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