Menino Do Rio Lyrics in English Caetano Veloso
Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Menino Do Rio by Caetano Veloso from Portuguese to English.
Menino do Rio
Boy from Rio
Calor que provoca arrepio
Heat that causes shivers
Dragão tatuado no braço
Dragon tattooed on his arm
Calção, corpo aberto no espaço
Shorts, body open in space
Coração
Heart
De eterno flerte
Of eternal flirtation
Adoro ver-te
I love to see you
Menino vadio
Wandering boy
Tensão flutuante do Rio
Fluctuating tension of Rio
Eu canto pra Deus proteger-te
I sing for God to protect you
O Havaí seja aqui
May Hawaii be here
Tudo o que sonhares
Everything you dream of
Todos os lugares
All the places
As ondas dos mares
The waves of the seas
Pois quando eu te vejo eu desejo o teu desejo
For when I see you I desire your desire
Menino do Rio
Boy from Rio
Calor que provoca arrepio
Heat that causes shivers
Toma esta canção como um beijo
Take this song as a kiss
Menino do Rio
Boy from Rio
Calor que provoca arrepio
Heat that causes shivers
Dragão tatuado no braço
Dragon tattooed on his arm
Calção, corpo aberto no espaço
Shorts, body open in space
Coração
Heart
De eterno flerte
Of eternal flirtation
Adoro ver-te
I love to see you
Menino vadio
Wandering boy
Tensão flutuante do Rio
Fluctuating tension of Rio
Eu canto pra Deus proteger-te
I sing for God to protect you
O Havaí seja aqui
May Hawaii be here
Tudo o que sonhares
Everything you dream of
Todos os lugares
All the places
As ondas dos mares
The waves of the seas
Pois quando eu te vejo eu desejo o teu desejo
For when I see you I desire your desire
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Caetano Emmanuel Viana Teles Veloso
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arrepio — shiver / goosebumps
Arrepio translates to "shiver" or "goosebumps", often associated with a sudden sensation of cold or fear. However, in Portuguese, it's also commonly used to describe the thrilling sensation of excitement or pleasure.
In "Menino Do Rio", Caetano Veloso uses "calor que provoca arrepio" (heat that causes shivers) to describe the captivating and almost overwhelming allure of the "boy from Rio". It's a beautiful paradox that perfectly captures the intense, almost electric feeling the boy evokes, making it an intriguing word for learners.
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