Primeira Dama Lyrics in English David Carreira

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Primeira Dama by David Carreira from Portuguese to English.
I'm running out of air
It's hard to breathe
I need to say that time is slow when you're not with me
I'm suffocating
It's hard to hang up
You know my mouth misses romancing your ear
I look for you but never find you
Is it because of bad behavior
You know well I've never been perfect
But I'm in your mind, mind
Often, and I'll be your president
And you the first lady
the first lady
You can be Michelle and I'll be Obama
the first lady
I miss your hug, tell me what I should do
I need to say that time is slow when you're not with me
I know I hurt you
Yeah, maybe I messed up
But my mouth misses romancing your ear
I look for you but never find you
Is it because of bad behavior
You know well I've never been perfect
But I'm in your mind, mind
Often, and I'll be your president
And you the first lady
the first lady
You can be Michelle and I'll be Obama
the first lady
Whether on the left or the right
I promise to always be here
When the head lies down
It keeps thinking of you
And of your chosen beauty
You're gonna be for me
The first lady
The first lady
Whether on the left or the right
I promise to always be here
When the head lies down
It keeps thinking of you
And of your chosen beauty
You're gonna be for me
The first lady
You're gonna be the first lady
the first lady
the first lady
You're gonna be the first lady
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SONG MEANING

David Carreira turns heartache into a playful political fantasy in “Primeira Dama.” The singer is literally out of breath without the woman he loves, confessing that "o tempo é lento quando tu não estás comigo" (time drags when you are not with me). Between apologies for past mistakes and vivid images of whispering sweet words into her ear, he paints himself as a would-be president forever campaigning for her affection. The chorus crowns her as "a primeira dama," comparing their potential power-couple status to Michelle and Barack Obama, a fun way to promise loyalty and elevate their romance to headline status.

Under the catchy pop beat, the lyrics mix vulnerability with confidence. Carreira admits his faults, yet insists she is always on his mind and vows to stay by her side "pela esquerda, direita" (left or right), meaning through any twist or turn. The song celebrates persistence in love: no matter the obstacles, he is ready to lead their shared future while she shines as his First Lady—a declaration that blends sincere longing, public-stage swagger, and a hopeful plea for a second chance.

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