Xote Da Alegria Lyrics in English Falamansa

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Xote Da Alegria by Falamansa from Portuguese to English.
If someday someone told me
To be what I am and what I like
I don't know who I am and I'm gonna change
To be what I've always wanted
And if by chance you say
That you dream of being happy someday
See if you're serious
Why cry your sorrow
Drowning in agony
Against a storm in a teacup
Dance the xote of joy
Let's go
If someday someone told me
To be what I am and what I like
I don't know who I am and I'm gonna change
To be what I've always wanted
And if by chance you say
That you dream of being happy someday
See if you're serious
Why cry your sorrow
Drowning in agony
Against a storm in a teacup
Dance the xote of joy
Yeah, let's go
Everybody smiling, let's go!
Why cry your sorrow
Drowning in agony
Against a storm in a teacup
Dance the xote of joy
Let's go
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SONG MEANING

“Xote da Alegria” is Falamansa’s musical pep-talk, delivered through the lively beat of a forró xote. The lyrics open with a playful rebellion against anyone who has ever tried to dictate who we should be or what we should love. Instead of accepting those labels, the singer vows to reshape himself into “aquilo que eu sempre quis” – exactly what he has always wanted. It is an invitation for listeners to chase their own version of happiness, to dream boldly, and to treat their goals as non-negotiable truths.

When the chorus kicks in, the message gets even brighter: forget crying over small troubles, stop drowning in a “tempestade em copo d’água” (a storm in a teacup), and choose joy on the dance floor instead. By urging everyone to “dance o xote da alegria,” Falamansa turns positivity into a shared celebration where smiles, movement, and togetherness replace self-pity. The song’s heart-lifting rhythms and encouraging words make it perfect for anyone who needs a quick reminder that life feels lighter when you shake off expectations and dance your worries away.

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