Learn Portuguese With Bryan Behr with these 12 Song Recommendations (Full Translations Included!)

Bryan Behr
LF Content Team | Updated on 2 February 2023
Learning Portuguese with Bryan Behr's music is fun, engaging, and includes a cultural aspect that is often missing from other language learning methods. It is also great way to supplement your learning and stay motivated to keep learning Portuguese!
Below are 12 song recommendations by Bryan Behr to get you started! Alongside each recommendation, you will find a snippet of the lyric translations with links to the full lyric translations and lessons for each of the songs!
CONTENTS SUMMARY
Quando Isso Vai Passar? (When Will This Pass?)
São 30 luas tentando entender
A diferença entre olhar e ver
Quero enxergar
O futuro pelo prisma pra saber
There are 30 moons trying to understand
The difference between looking and seeing
I want to see
The future through the prism to know

"Quando Isso Vai Passar?" is about sitting inside a hard stretch of time and not knowing when it ends. The singer counts it in moons and suns — thirty months of trying to understand the difference between just looking at something and truly seeing it, wishing the future itself could be read through a prism to know if enough time can ever decode this "interstellar mystery."

The chorus turns that uncertainty into a question repeated three ways: will this pass, or will it not pass, it will pass. Rather than offering a clean answer, the song settles on "unlearning" — smiling even while the world seems to be falling apart, choosing acceptance over a guarantee.

It reads as a quiet meditation on patience during a personal crisis: not a triumphant "it gets better," but the smaller, more honest hope that whatever this is, it will eventually pass.

Nada Vale O Preço (Nothing Is Worth The Price)
Nada vale o preço que se paga com sossego
Nada valerá
Nada me assusta mais que ter um dia inteiro sem
Nada pra contar
Nothing's worth the price you pay with peace
Nothing will be worth it
Nothing scares me more than having a whole day with
Nothing to tell

Nada Vale O Preço is Bryan Behr’s musical reminder that a quiet, comfortable life can still feel painfully empty if you have no stories to tell. Gazing at clouds that rush across the sky, the singer suddenly questions the frantic pace around him: “Why hurry when I don’t even know my destination?” That spark of doubt pulls him out of his routine, making him realize that no amount of calm is worth the price of losing curiosity and purpose.

The song follows his emotional reboot. Tears show he is awake, a shout chases away the fear of loneliness, and time itself starts scrubbing old anxieties from his mind. By the final chorus he vows to live agora—right now—before life outside slips away unnoticed. In short, Bryan Behr encourages us to swap the safety of routine for the exhilarating uncertainty of genuine presence, because nothing is worth the price of forgetting to truly live.

De Todos Os Amores (Of All Loves)
Se um dia eu souber voar
E no teu colo eu pousar
Será o dia mais feliz
De toda minha vida
If one day I learn to fly
And I land in your lap
It'll be the happiest day
Of my whole life

“De Todos Os Amores” is like the moment you finally take a deep breath after a long storm. Bryan Behr sings about gathering the broken pieces of his heart, feeling afraid to move on, then suddenly finding someone whose love gives him wings. If he ever learns to fly and gently lands in that person’s arms, that will be the happiest day of his life. The song is a celebration of courage, renewal, and the sweet surprise of discovering a love that feels permanent.

Throughout the lyrics Bryan thanks this special someone for untying the knots inside him and bringing back a smile he had not worn in ages. He looks at his past romances and admits that of all the loves he has lived, this one might truly stay. In the end he throws a playful question to the universe – Who can really define love? – leaving us with the sense that love’s mystery is exactly what makes it so powerful.

Agora Eu Tô De Pé (Now I'm Back On My Feet)
Eu só queria não me preocupar
Eu só queria um tempo sem pensar
Em tudo que eu penso
Tudo que eu penso
I just wanted not to worry
I just wanted some time without thinking
About everything I think
Everything I think

Agora Eu Tô De Pé is Bryan Behr’s energetic pep-talk to himself. The lyrics follow a journey from overthinking and self-doubt to a loud, triumphant declaration: “I’m on my feet now!” He admits he wanted to escape his worries, yet realizes true freedom comes when he faces them head-on. By letting “the sky fall” with eyes closed, he wipes the slate clean and gives himself permission to start over.

What makes the song sparkle is its message of resilience. Bryan celebrates the moment we all eventually reach – the instant we choose to rise after a fall, flex our hidden strength, and spread our wings. It is an anthem that shouts, “Whatever comes next, I’m ready!” Listen for a boost of courage whenever you need to stand tall and hit reset.

Devagar (Slowly)
Devagar eu me vi descobrindo você
Tarde pra desistir, ou tentar me esconder
Não há pra onde fugir
Não que eu queira
Slowly I found myself discovering you
Too late to give up, or try to hide
There's nowhere to run
Not that I want

"Devagar" ("Slowly") is about falling for someone gradually and half against your will. The singer admits it is too late to back out or hide their feelings, even though nothing about this was planned.

The chorus captures that hesitation perfectly: they don't want the day to arrive before the other person asks them to stay. It's a quiet plea to hold on to the moment a little longer, without fear of whether it's worth it.

By the final verse, the song settles into something calmer: time to let time do its work, without rushing and without fear of the outcome.

A Vida É Boa Com Você (Life Is Good With You)
Por um instante minha vida
Se fez mais bonita
Quando você chegou
Lá onde as estrelas dormem
For a moment my life
Became more beautiful
When you arrived
There where the stars sleep

A Vida É Boa Com Você is Bryan Behr’s sunny love letter to the moment someone special steps into your world and suddenly everything looks brighter. In just a heartbeat, the singer’s routine transforms: the night sky becomes a place “where the stars sleep,” the street corner blooms with extra flowers, and the sunset lingers as if painting shadows just for the two of them. Each vivid image tells the same story—life feels extraordinarily beautiful when shared with the person you love.

The repeated chorus, “Que a vida é boa com você” (“Life is good with you”), works like a joyful mantra. It reminds listeners that real magic often hides in everyday scenes, waiting for love to reveal it. Whether it’s a late-afternoon sunbeam through the window or a lucky meeting under the stars, the song celebrates gratitude for those tiny yet powerful moments that prove love can turn ordinary life into something wonderfully extraordinary.

Bem Que Me Avisei (I Knew It)
Vou fazer com que essa noite não acabe
Antes que seja tarde e eu me perca de você
Vou dizer que ainda é cedo pra você partir
Que ainda não criei coragem pra
I'll make sure this night doesn't end
Before it's too late and I lose you
I'm going to say it's still early for you to leave
That I still haven't found the courage to

Bryan Behr sings the moment right before a goodbye he already knows is unavoidable. He opens by trying to stall time itself — "Vou fazer com que essa noite não acabe" ["I'll make sure this night doesn't end"] — before admitting he still hasn't found the nerve to say the actual words: "Tentar me Despedir" ["Try to say goodbye"]. The chorus turns the fear inward, picturing someone else in her place and bracing for the small talk that follows a breakup: "Se alguém me perguntar como anda você" ["If someone asks me how you're doing"]. By the title line he stops pretending: "E eu bem que me avisei" ["And I did warn myself"] — he saw this coming and let it happen anyway.

Azul (Blue)
Deixa eu me acostumar, deixa
Deixa eu gastar você
Deixa a hora passar devagar
Pra dar tempo da gente se ter
Let me get used to it, just let
Let me wear you out
Let time pass slowly
So there's time for us to have each other

Feel the sky-blue rush of new love! In Azul, Brazilian singer-songwriter Bryan Behr joins forces with indie darling Duda Beat to paint a tender, cinematic snapshot of a couple who wants nothing more than to press pause on the world. The repeated plea “Deixa…” (“Let me…”) invites us into a moment where time slows down, kisses taste like the open sky, and every second together feels precious. Blue becomes the color of possibility: as calm as a cloudless day and as vast as the dreams the two lovers are already planning to share.

Beneath the gentle guitar and soft electronic beats, the lyrics reveal a simple yet powerful wish list: live together, laugh together, dream together, and sync their hearts like one steady rhythm. Glittering images (“lantejoulas no meu peito” – “sequins on my chest”) hint at carnival magic, while the chorus keeps circling back to that clear blue horizon where everything feels right. Azul is a love letter to being present, savoring the now, and believing that the best place to be is wherever the sky – and the relationship – is endlessly blue.

Tua Canção Preferida (Your Favorite Song)
As estrelas mais antigas
Brilham muito mais bonito ao lado teu
No teu carro o toca fita
Toca a mesma faixa que você escolheu
The oldest stars
Shine much more beautifully by your side
In your car, the tape player
Plays the same track that you chose

Bryan Behr sets this one in a car, at night, somewhere between two people who are about to say goodbye. He opens with 'As estrelas mais antigas / Brilham muito mais bonito ao lado teu' [The oldest stars shine so much more beautiful beside you] and immediately narrows the whole world down to a tape deck and a chosen song: 'No teu carro o toca fita / Toca a mesma faixa que você escolheu' [In your car the tape player plays the same track you picked]. That is the whole scene: driving nowhere in particular, lying on the ground to look at the sky, learning someone by the music they chose for you.

Then the chorus turns the song itself into the trigger. 'O rádio quando toca / Aquela canção bonita / Faz molhar os olhos e adiar as despedidas' [When the radio plays that pretty song, it makes your eyes water and puts off the goodbyes] - the favorite song does not just remind him of her, it physically stalls the moment he has to leave. By the time he is just repeating 'Faz chorar' [It makes me cry] over and over, there is nothing left to explain. Some songs do that: not sad exactly, just heavy enough that you would rather stay in the car a little longer.

Quadro De Vidro (Glass Frame)
Fui calmo, doce e manso, como o roteiro pedia
Teu rosto sobre a luz do poste eternizou o dia
Como se pode amar sem carregar pecados?
O amor é como um tiro atravessando o acaso
I was calm, sweet, and gentle, as the script demanded
Your face in the lamplight immortalized the day
How can one love without carrying sins?
Love is like a shot piercing through chance

Bryan Behr's "Quadro De Vidro" [Glass Frame] is all about those intense, unforgettable moments when you're falling for someone. He describes himself as "calmo, doce e manso" [calm, sweet, and gentle], following love's script, and how a simple street light can make a face feel eternal. He asks, "Como se pode amar sem carregar pecados?" [How can you love without carrying sins?], suggesting love is a powerful, almost fated event, like "um tiro atravessando o acaso" [a shot crossing chance].

The song really heats up as he talks about losing composure and clothes, and how a single touch makes the night complete. That image of "O vidro embaça, o coração acelera" [The glass fogs up, the heart accelerates] perfectly sets the scene for a passionate encounter. He loves the feeling of having his "cabeça virada" [head turned around] and wanting more, repeating that he doesn't want to go home so soon. The title comes from the beautiful line, "O calor de nós dois fez do vidro um quadro" [The heat of us two made a frame of the glass], turning a steamy car window into a canvas for their love. It's a song about savoring every touch and every moment of new, intense connection.

Não Vejo A Hora (I Can't Wait)
Não vejo a hora
Do meu cabelo encaracolar com o teu
A gente junto é bom, você já percebeu
Pois não demore para nossa viagem
I can't wait
Of my hair curling with yours
We're good together, you've already noticed
Well, don't delay our trip

Bryan Behr's "Não Vejo A Hora" is a love song about impatience and anticipation. The singer can't wait for a relationship with someone he's falling for, imagining small, tender moments together: her hair curling against his, her face lit by sunlight, a shared trip.

The chorus keeps circling back to "não vejo a hora" ("I can't wait"), showing that this excitement is the song's whole emotional center. In the verses he admits he still lacks the courage to act on his feelings, even while picturing exactly how good things would be if he found that courage — a mix of hope, desire, and hesitation that many listeners will recognize from the early stage of falling for someone.

Eu Sou Sentimental (I Am Sentimental)
Eu sou sentimental
Dizem que isso é ruim
Eu sou sentimental
Ninguém tem dó de mim
I'm sentimental
They say that's bad
I'm sentimental
Nobody pities me

Bryan Behr’s “Eu Sou Sentimental” is a heartfelt confession and a proud declaration all at once. The Brazilian singer invites us into his inner world, admitting that he feels everything deeply even when society tries to label sensitivity as a weakness. Throughout the lyrics he recalls arriving in this world, receiving a name and a heart, then watching time slip through his fingers while he searches for happiness. Yet his tone stays hopeful: he believes we are all here to become “someone better” with each passing day.

At its core, the song is an ode to vulnerability. Bryan repeats that he is “sensível demais”—too sensitive not to give love—and refuses to deny that part of himself. By embracing his emotions instead of hiding them, he turns what others might see as fragility into a source of strength and authenticity. The result is a warm, uplifting anthem that encourages listeners to celebrate their own sentimental sides and keep striving for genuine joy.

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