Antes Das Seis Lyrics in English by Legião Urbana
Travesseiro means "pillow" in Portuguese. While seemingly simple, it's a word that evokes intimacy and domesticity, making it quite evocative in the context of a love song.
In "Antes Das Seis," the lyric "Perto do seu travesseiro" (Near your pillow) paints a picture of quiet closeness and shared space. It suggests a moment of observation and tenderness, hinting at the deep connection between two people. This word, though common, is used here to create a sense of personal, shared life that is both relatable and touching.
Legião Urbana turns "Antes Das Seis" into one small, repeated question. The hook keeps coming back: "Quem inventou o amor?" (Who invented love?) followed by "Me explica por favor" (explain it to me, please). It reads like a question the singer already knows has no good answer, and asks anyway.
The verses are quieter and more specific than the chorus. "Daqui vejo seu descanso" (From here I see you resting) and "Perto do seu travesseiro" (near your pillow) describe someone watching a partner sleep instead of sleeping himself. Then a small, almost competitive thought: "Depois quero ver se acerto" (Then I want to see if I guess right), "Dos dois quem acorda primeiro" (which of the two of us wakes up first). By the last verse the song drops the puzzle entirely and just says what it wants: "Quero ficar só com você" (I want to stay only with you).
