Terremoto Lyrics in English by Anitta, Kevinho
Terremoto literally means 'earthquake' in Portuguese. It's a powerful and evocative word that immediately brings to mind a sense of immense force and impact.
In Anitta's song, the word is used metaphorically to describe the intense and disruptive effect of someone's dancing and presence. The lyrics say, "Quando ela desce é igual terremoto" (When she goes down, it's like an earthquake), conveying how her movements are so impactful they shake everything around her. This vivid imagery makes it a memorable and enticing word.
This song is a high-energy duet about a woman who completely owns her power on the dance floor. Kevinho starts by describing her as someone who loves to “tocar o terror” [cause terror/wreak havoc]. Her dancing is so intense that it's like an earthquake, a “terremoto”. He says she's taken over his life, giving him insomnia and making him sick with obsession: “Não como mais, não durmo mais, eu vou ficar doente” [I don't eat anymore, I don't sleep anymore, I'm going to get sick].
But Anitta quickly takes control of the story. She sings from her own perspective, confirming that she is “Atrevida, poderosa” [Sassy, powerful] and loves the effect she has. The song becomes a playful battle. He sees it as a game he can win, calling himself an “artilheiro” [striker, like in soccer], but her confidence never fades. The whole track is built around this incredible image of her dancing being so powerful it literally shakes the ground.
