Ternura translates to "tenderness" or "fondness". It's a beautiful and evocative word that captures a delicate yet powerful emotion.
In the song, Mimicat sings, "Mostrei os dentes, fi-lo com ternura" (I showed my teeth, I did it with tenderness). This line creates a striking contrast, suggesting a strength or assertiveness that is still delivered with a gentle, heartfelt quality. It's a unique way to express vulnerability and resilience.
“Quero Sentir” (which translates to “I Want to Feel”) is Mimicat’s fiery declaration that mere existence is never enough. Over a vibrant, soulful groove, she recounts wandering “barefoot through the dark night,” silencing inner doubts, tasting both “bread and dust,” and watching her mother’s tears as she chased her dreams. Each obstacle only fuels her vow to love until it hurts, give, live, and break free from self-pity.
The chorus pulses like a heartbeat: she refuses to be passive, craving raw emotion and authentic experience. By the end, every “Quero sentir” becomes a rallying cry for anyone who has ever longed to swap survival for passion, fear for ambition, and silence for a voice that shines as brightly as the stars she once hoped to stand beside.