O Tempo Não Pára Lyrics in English Mariza

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song O Tempo Não Pára by Mariza from Portuguese to English.

I know

That life rushes

That everything happens

Without us asking

I know

That time doesn't stop

Time is a rare thing

And we only notice

When it's already gone

I don't know if I walked too fast

But I know I lost some smiles

I'll ask time to give me more time

To look at you

From now on, I won't be distant

I'll be here

I sang

I sang the longing

Of my city

And even with vanity

I sang

I walked around the world

And couldn't wait

To come back to you

I don't know if I walked too fast

But I know I lost some smiles

I'll ask time to give me more time

To look at you

From now on, I won't be distant

I'll be here

I don't know if I walked too fast

But I know I lost some smiles

I'll ask time to give me more time

To look at you

From now on, I won't be distant

I'll be here

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SONG MEANING

O Tempo Não Pára is Mariza’s vibrant reminder that the clock is always ticking, so we’d better make every second sparkle. Singing with both urgency and warmth, she reflects on the whirlwind of life: opportunities rush in, days race past, and only when they’re gone do we realize what slipped through our fingers. The song captures that bittersweet moment when you pause, look back, and notice the smiles you missed while chasing the next milestone.

Yet this isn’t a lament, it’s a pledge. Mariza vows to slow down, savor her loved ones, and reconnect with the places and people that shape her heart. Between the lines you can feel the pull of her hometown, the pride of her travels, and the promise of being fully present from now on. It’s a soulful invitation to breathe, cherish what truly matters, and dance with time instead of racing against it.

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