Ela Lyrics in English Clarissa

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Ela by Clarissa from Portuguese to English.
Verse 1
Hey girl
You know our friendship
Has to be hidden
Verse 1
Hey girl
I talked about your scent, your kiss
But it was nothing much
Don't do that
You're the one who says it's complicated
Your mom likes me
But not when I'm by your side
You know I wait for you
As long as it takes
Verse 2
Hey girl
You say you wanna forget me
And then you come back to see me
Hey girl
I try hard to keep up with you
But I forgot how to dance with you
Don't do that
You're the one who says it's complicated
Your mom likes me
But not when I'm by your side
Don't do that
You're the one who says it's complicated
Your mom likes me
But not when I'm by your side
Tell me how long it'll be
You know I'll wait for you as long as it takes
Tell me how long, love
You know I'll wait for you as long as it takes
Outro
Don't do that
Don't do that
You know I wait for you
As long as it takes
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SONG MEANING

“Ela” feels like a whirlwind whispered behind closed doors. Clarissa paints the picture of two young hearts stuck in a secret situationship: they crave each other’s company, yet must tip-toe because “a amizade tem que ser escondida.” The push-and-pull is playful but real. One moment she’s praising the girl’s irresistible cheiro and beijo, the next she’s dodging the awkward fact that Mom only approves when they are not side by side. This tension creates a lively tug-of-war between desire and duty, freedom and family rules.

Amid the drama, the narrator’s devotion shines brighter than any obstacle. She promises to wait as long as it takes, even if that means relearning how to “dance” with the girl she loves. The refrain “Não faz assim” is both a plea and a tease—an invitation to stop overthinking and simply be together. Ultimately, “Ela” captures the bittersweet thrill of a love kept under wraps, celebrating the goofy optimism that stubbornly declares: I’ll be here, no matter how complicated it gets.

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