Andorinhas Lyrics in English Ana Moura

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Andorinhas by Ana Moura from Portuguese to English.

Verse 1

I spend my days in long lines

In villages, towns, and cities

Swallows are the queens

Flying the lines of freedom

I want to get my feet off the ground

I want to fly away from here

And leave by plane

And only come back someday

I'll put the suitcase in the hold

Savor spring

Don't wait for me at the station

Verse 2

One day a swallow said

"Daughter, the world spins

Use the breeze to your advantage

Life tells lies

But the sun warns before it sets"

I want to get my feet off the ground

I want to fly away from here

And leave by plane

And only come back someday

I'll put the suitcase in the hold

Savor spring

Don't wait for me at the station

Verse 3

And my mother used to say

"Unfurl your wings

Turn your back

Be strong, head for the sea

Climb slopes, place bets

On luck, not on bad luck"

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SONG MEANING

Ana Moura invites us to look up at the swallows ("andorinhas") and dream of the same boundless sky they enjoy. The lyrics paint the picture of someone stuck in endless queues and familiar towns, longing to swap routine for the rush of takeoff. Swallows become the queens of freedom, tracing invisible lines across the sky, and the singer wants to join them, packing her bag, checking it in, and chasing the springtime wherever it blooms.

Beneath the travel fantasy lies a pep talk about courage and self-belief. A wise swallow and the singer’s mother both whisper the same advice: feel the breeze, trust the sun to warn you of storms, turn your back on fear, and gamble on luck instead of misfortune. The song blends saudade with adventure, reminding us that the world keeps spinning and we too can spread our wings, leave the station behind, and come home only when our hearts are ready.

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Ana Moura Andorinhas Lyrics