Exagerado Lyrics in English Carol Biazin , Bryan Behr, Cazuza, Mahmundi
Mancadas is a colloquial and expressive word in Portuguese, meaning "blunders" or "screw-ups." It's more vivid and less formal than simply saying "mistakes."
In the song, the singer uses it to confess their imperfections: "Pra desculpar minhas mentiras, minhas mancadas" (To excuse my lies, my blunders). This word adds a touch of relatable vulnerability and self-awareness to the dramatic declarations of love, making it stand out.
Have you ever felt so in love that you would do anything for that person? That's the heart of "Exagerado," which literally means "Exaggerated"! This song is a wild and passionate declaration of an all-consuming love. The singer admits to being completely over-the-top, promising to do anything from stealing a thousand roses to giving up their career and money, all for the sake of their beloved. It's a love that's described as being destined from birth, a "cruel, unbridled passion."
The song playfully explores an "all or nothing" approach to romance. For the singer, even the smallest things are a huge deal. They confess to loving an "invented love" (um amor inventado), suggesting they enjoy the drama and fantasy of a grand, movie-like romance. It's a fun look at how love can make us feel like we'd beg, steal, or even stop breathing if we don't get the attention of the one we adore.
