Learn Portuguese With Mimicat with these 17 Song Recommendations (Full Translations Included!)
Meet Agostinho, the ultimate Portuguese heart-stealer! In this playful tune, Mimicat paints a vivid picture of a smooth operator who dazzles every street he strolls. With his mischievous smile, ever-present comb, and signature moustache, Agostinho is easy on the eyes yet dangerous for the heart. Neighbours blush, matinés revolve around him, and women fall head-over-heels while he coolly pretends not to notice.
But beneath the summer-bright charm lies a warning: “Na beleza tem maldição” — beauty can be a curse. Agostinho’s allure is irresistible, yet his mystery and vanity leave broken hearts in his wake. The song is a fun, retro-flavoured reminder that sometimes the most dazzling people are best admired from afar, like watching a firework without getting burned.
Santa is Mimicat’s playful confession of morning-after chaos and lifelong restlessness. The singer tumbles out of bed feeling dizzy, anxious and out of sync with the universe, then fires off a frantic prayer that seems to bounce off the sky. Stumbling through heat flashes and chills, she hears people whisper about the girl who sings alone in the street, a mix of pity and curiosity that only deepens her insecurity.
Behind all this drama lies a stubborn spark of rebellion. Over and over she begs her mother for advice, yet she is the one who dreams of flipping the table, staring down the devil and taking control of her fate. Her mantra “Mãe, eu sou boa, não sou santa” (“Mom, I’m good, not a saint”) becomes a lively declaration that perfection is overrated. The song celebrates every wobble, doubt and daring impulse as part of a vibrant journey toward self-acceptance and freedom.
Imagine a lazy Sunday afternoon when the world feels slower and every tiny memory of an ex seems louder. In "Domingo," Mimicat and Tatanka paint that picture with vivid Portuguese soul: the scent of a lost love lingers in the air, old movies trigger rivers of tears, and the silence of the weekend magnifies the ache. The singer admits she once offered her heart "do lado certo do peito" (from the right side of the chest), yet her partner never knew how to treasure it. Sunday loneliness becomes the hardest part, turning simple routines into painful reminders that something precious went wrong.
But this is not a song of surrender. Between the soft groove and dramatic vocals, Mimicat sets clear rules for the future: no more endless arguments, no more drama, no more second chances. She craves "um amor de vez"—a love that finally sticks—while keeping her newfound freedom "leve como uma pena" (light as a feather). "Domingo" balances melancholy with empowerment, showing that even the heaviest Sundays can lead to a lighter, stronger Monday when you choose self-worth over heartbreak.
“No Teu Lugar” throws us straight into a cinematic moment: the narrator spots her ex showing off his brand-new girlfriend, looking as carefree as a “little bird.” In a flash, her memories unravel. She realises this new girl is no stranger at all – she was around at the same time as their relationship. Shock quickly morphs into clarity; every perfect dinner, every sign she missed, suddenly makes sense. Mimicat paints the betrayal with vivid, almost theatrical flair, letting us feel the sting of discovering you were the last to know.
Yet the song is far from a sad-sack ballad. Beneath the jazzy groove and Mimicat’s powerful vocals lies a message of fierce self-respect. The chorus flips the script: instead of begging for answers, she declares that if he ever crawls back, “there will be someone else in your place.” She chooses solitude over settling, pledging to “take care of the one who takes care of me” – herself, or maybe a future partner who truly earns it. In just a few minutes, Mimicat takes us on a journey from heartbreak to head-held-high empowerment, making “No Teu Lugar” a catchy reminder that self-worth always has the final word.
“Multidão” captures the electrifying moment when a single glance in a bustling crowd changes everything. Mimicat sings about dropping every worry at her feet and watching the seasons of her heart flip from stormy winter to endless spring. The song celebrates a love so powerful it feels like a warm, cheering multidão (crowd) wrapped into one person. This partner arrives like sunshine cutting through rain, tattooed hands bringing healing light, hushes every fear, and becomes both home and salvation.
With spirited calls of “Anda!” (“Come on!”), the lyrics invite us to follow our chest’s true rhythm. If love calls, why hesitate? Chase it, let it lift you from loneliness, and bask in a connection bigger than any night or pain. In just a few minutes, Mimicat turns an anonymous crowd into an intimate dance, reminding us that real love finds you, guides you, and surrounds you like the brightest festival of hearts.
Dança Comigo is a glitter-lit plea for reconnection. Mimicat, drenched in longing, writes a song for the one person who keeps drifting away. She confesses her "imensa solidão," admits that every attempt to reach him is met with indifference, yet she still places her heart in his hands. The repeated chorus "Dança comigo" is more than an invitation to move; it is an urgent SOS where music, touch, and motion promise to rescue their fading love.
On the dance floor she imagines a slow-motion fantasy—"câmara lenta, oito ou oitenta"—where skin meets skin and doubts dissolve in rhythm. She vows to give "sangue, suor, o que for preciso" to revive what they once had, begging him to pretend, just for tonight, that her happiness matters to him. The dance becomes a powerful metaphor: if he joins her, their shared beat could silence loneliness and prove "isto não é o nosso fim"; if he refuses, her song echoes unanswered. Either way, Mimicat turns the simple act of dancing into a high-stakes gamble on love, hope, and the courage to ask for one more chance.
“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.
Peito is a playful yet bittersweet confession about the clash between pride and longing. The narrator tries to convince both her ex and herself that their romance was “nothing special,” listing the dinners, dances, and flirtatious glances as if they were routine. On the surface she is cool and detached, but every time she repeats that the story didn’t even “move” her, the illusion cracks. The chorus bursts in with raw honesty: the pain is so big it no longer fits in her peito (chest) and she begs him to come back, wrap an arm around her waist, and pull her close.
Under the catchy, soulful groove lies a relatable message: sometimes we downplay our feelings to save face, yet our bodies and hearts refuse to lie. Peito captures that tug-of-war through vivid images of physical closeness contrasted with stubborn denial, turning a simple breakup song into an anthem for anyone who has ever pretended to be fine while secretly yearning for one more hug.
“Aqui Pintamos Todos” is Mimicat’s colorful call to action. Picture standing in front of a mirror and being reminded that the whole world is waiting for you. The Portuguese singer invites listeners to grab a blank sheet and pick their favorite crayons, because in this life we all get to “paint” together. The lyrics cheer you on to believe in your own strength, protect your friends, and celebrate every shade of skin or hair that makes each person unique.
The song doubles as an anthem against bullying. Mimicat urges you to take off the blindfold, see people for who they truly are, and choose the right side: kindness over cruelty. Whether you sketch in pencil or pastel, your actions create your personal masterpiece, so “Escolhe bem o teu papel” — choose your role wisely. By joining hands and adding your colors to the canvas, you help turn our shared world into a vibrant mural of respect, courage, and unity.
“Dizer Por Dizer” feels like an adventurous heart-to-heart with yourself. Mimicat and Catana sing about wandering through life without a map, flirting with risk, and learning that sometimes we just need to speak, love, or dream—even if we can’t yet explain why. The narrator questions every step (“What if this wasn’t made for me?”), but still chooses to dive in, own any mistakes, and keep painting her future on a blank page.
In other words, the song turns self-doubt into fuel for bold self-discovery. It celebrates saying things “just because,” loving “just because,” and trusting that these spontaneous sparks can guide us toward the happiness we define for ourselves. Listeners are invited to let go, admit uncertainty, and dance along while they write their own story.
“Lama” – Mimicat feat. Matay plunges us into the messy aftermath of a breakup, where every small detail of daily life feels sticky like mud. The singer wakes up to a cold floor, sees an abandoned toothbrush and an empty glass, and instantly remembers the person who left. The imagery of mud captures that heavy, clinging sadness you just can’t shake off. Yet, instead of sinking, the narrator keeps calling the ex back: “Come here, put your ear next to mine and sing just for me.” It is a tug-of-war between aching loneliness and the stubborn hope that love might still return.
At the same time, the lyrics slip in flashes of strength. Even if the water is gone and the bed is cold, the voice insists, “I know how to navigate, even when it’s just mud.” The song reminds us that what feels right can change depending on where you stand, so why not give love another try? With a soulful Portuguese groove and that back-and-forth duet energy, “Lama” paints heartbreak as both a swamp and a river: hard to cross, but still flowing toward a possible reunion.
Mimicat serves up a sassy ultimatum in “Vais Ter Saudade.” With a wink and plenty of attitude, she tells her partner that one day he will miss everything about her: the falsetto singing, the playful nagging, even the clumsy moments. The repeated promise “vais ter saudades” (“you will feel longing”) turns the song into a confident forecast of regret, framed by lively Portuguese rhythms that make the message impossible to ignore.
Beneath the humor lies a clear set of demands for real love and respect. Mimicat insists on affection, gratitude, and undivided attention—otherwise she is ready to walk away, certain her absence will be felt in double. The result is an empowering anthem that mixes flirtation with firm boundaries, reminding listeners that self-worth should always take center stage.
Mimicat’s “Ai Coração” is a playful, cabaret-flavoured lament in which the singer chats directly with her own runaway heart. From the first sigh of “Ai, coração!” she paints a comic yet relatable scene: her pulse is racing, her head and throat are tied in knots, and even the doctor throws up his hands. Love has turned her into a dizzy, sleepless mess, and the neighborhood owls and nosy neighbors are the only witnesses to her late-night suffering.
Beneath the tongue-in-cheek drama lies a universal confession: unreturned—or overwhelming—love can make us feel like we are no longer ourselves. Burning chest, dry mouth, forgotten memories… every symptom points to a heart that refuses to calm down. By repeatedly asking “Diz-me lá se és meu” (Tell me, are you still mine?) she begs for reassurance that the turmoil is worth it. The result is a spirited anthem for anyone who has ever pleaded with their own heart to behave, all wrapped in Mimicat’s signature retro-pop flair.
Ready to fling your troubles into the air? That is the wild, theatrical energy at the heart of “Tudo Ao Ar” (“Throw It All Up in the Air”) by Portuguese powerhouse MIMICAT. Over a playful, foot-stomping beat, she admits she never cared for flawless smiles or picture-perfect moments. Instead, she toys with the idea of being an actress just long enough to wave, grin, and then soar out of the scene. The song’s catchy uh-oh-oh-oh refrains feel like confetti tossed into the sky, inviting listeners to breathe, laugh, and break free from the weight of expectations.
When disappointment creeps into the heart, MIMICAT’s solution is simple: “manda tudo ao ar e diz que não” – throw it all up and say no. She urges us to stamp a foot, flash a I-don’t-care-but-I-do face, and embrace every imperfect blush. Even when chaos steals your breath, she insists there is truly nothing to lose. “Tudo Ao Ar” is an anthem of rebellious self-love, reminding you that real emotion beats polished perfection every single time. So take a deep breath, kick off the doubt, and let the song catapult your worries sky-high.
“Até Ao Fim” is Mimicat’s kaleidoscopic love story, sung from the middle of a whirlwind. The narrator looks back on a relationship that has already lost its "rings and fingers" – all the glitter – yet still stands tall after wild dives, swapped roles and imagined empires. Every line celebrates how two lovers turn chaos into choreography: Quanto mais te tenho, mais te procuro (the more I have you, the more I look for you) hints at a bond that keeps reinventing itself instead of settling down.
At its heart, the song is a promise: if you want me forever, I will give you the best I have, and may God keep it that way até ao fim – until the very end. Between the steady “compasso em tempo certo” (perfectly timed beat) and the “fogo inquieto” (restless fire), silence becomes their secret language, proof that real closeness needs no words. It is a vibrant Portuguese anthem to enduring passion, the kind that survives illusions, time, and the night itself.
Mundo Ao Contrário ("Upside-Down World") is a vibrant love anthem where two partners promise to stick together, no matter how crazy life gets. The singer admits she can be unpredictable, even threatening to run away, yet every wild idea ends with him by her side—sailing "toward infinity," hiding in their secret refuge, or simply lingering in their own little universe. Love turns their world upside down, but that chaos feels like freedom.
The repeated plea “Jura” (“Swear”) is the heartbeat of the song: Swear you are my cure, my holy remedy, the air I need. In other words, their relationship is both a thrilling adventure and a soothing medicine. Whenever she “slips” or “falls,” he is her safe landing spot, and if time itself tries to pull them apart, they will just "escape slowly" together. It is a playful, passionate celebration of a bond so strong it rewrites the rules of reality—creating a bright blue sky and an upside-down world just for two.
Ever loved someone who feels like a deliciously dangerous habit? That is exactly the storm Mimicat captures in Mal Maior (literally “Greater Evil”). From the very first line she recites the unfinished promises both lovers keep memorized, then slips into memories of their scent and rhythm of breath. Love and hurt dance side by side: they adore each other’s flaws even the ones that sting. The couple tries to find “um rumo mais certo” – a surer path – yet they keep falling back into the same magnetic chaos.
The explosive chorus seals the deal: “Somos um mal maior, somos contradição!” – “We are a bigger evil, we are a contradiction!” They steal each other’s air, pull away the ground, and still cannot let go. Mimicat’s soulful delivery turns this push-and-pull into a celebration of passion that is messy, dizzying, and absolutely alive. Mal Maior reminds listeners that some relationships may be toxic, but the spark they light can make the whole world spin – and that thrill is hard to resist.