Alma is the beautiful Portuguese word for "soul". It's a deeply poetic term that adds a layer of emotional weight to this heartfelt ballad.
In the song, Paulo Sousa sings, "Se a alma diz que sim, para quê negar?" (If the soul says yes, why deny it?). He uses alma to represent an undeniable, core feeling, suggesting that when your very essence tells you something is true, you shouldn't fight it.
In this pop song, Portuguese singer Paulo Sousa explores a love so intense it feels like the center of the universe. He asks a series of dramatic questions, wondering what he would do if everything ended. He sings, "Se a estrada acaba ali, não quero mais andar" (If the road ends there, I don't want to walk anymore) and "Se a flor morrer assim, não quero respirar" (If the flower dies like this, I don't want to breathe). It's all building up to the main point: "Se o meu mundo gira em ti, como vou viver?" (If my world revolves around you, how will I live?).
The chorus offers a piece of advice and a powerful declaration. He warns against trading something real for something temporary with the line, "Não deixes o mundo / De quem amas por quem gostas" (Don't leave the world of someone you love for someone you like). For him, there's no confusion. To all his questions and doubts, there is only one clear conclusion: "E a resposta / És tu, és tu, és tu!" (And the answer / Is you, is you, is you!).
Paulo Sousa is a talented Portuguese pop singer and YouTuber, born on October 31, 1991, in Coimbra, Portugal. He gained national recognition by placing third in the sixth season of Ídolos, the Portuguese version of American Idol.
Known for his soulful vocals and skills on piano, guitar, and clarinet, Paulo has released his debut album Teu in 2018, which reached number one on the Portuguese charts. Throughout his career, he has earned multiple awards at the VidYou Festival, celebrating his impact on music and social media. Paulo continues to inspire fans by blending his musical talents with engaging online content.