A Nossa Vez Lyrics in English by Calema
Espelho literally translates to "mirror." While a common word, its use in this song is beautifully poetic and unique.
In the lyrics, the singer describes a magical place where "as flores são espelho de quem eu sou," which means "the flowers are a mirror of who I am." He uses this image to say that his surroundings perfectly reflect the beauty and love he feels inside, making this a deeply romantic and memorable line.
Calema drops all defenses here with "A Nossa Vez" (Our Turn), delivering an earnest, all-in confession about finally stepping into a relationship without second-guessing. The mood is warm and tender, asking the other person to breathe and drop their guard: "Relaxa e deixa-me fazer-te sorrir" (Relax and let me make you smile). The singer makes grand romantic gestures throughout, promising to tattoo words onto their skin ("Vou marcar no meu corpo a frase mais bela que existe de amor" [I will mark on my body the most beautiful phrase of love that exists]) and insisting that the wait is over. There is a sense of urgency too, with the singer declaring they will shout it even if they lose their voice ("Ainda que me falte a voz" [Even if my voice fails me]) or simply whisper it up close: "agora é a nossa vez" (now it's our turn).
Beyond the romance, the song brings in great everyday European Portuguese phrasing for language learners. Notice how they switch from singing about being "ao teu lado" (by your side) to the very idiomatic "ao pé de ti" (literally 'at the foot of you', which means 'near you' or 'beside you' in everyday speech). The lyrics lean on comforting imagery: waking up next to someone, glowing in the dark ("o nosso amor vai brilhar" [our love will shine]), and a desire to stop running away from happiness ("nunca mais fugir" [never run away again]). It is sweet, direct, and completely devoted.
