De Braços Abertos Lyrics in English by João Gomes
Pranto translates to "weeping" or "tears." It's a more poetic and less common word for crying than choro.
In the song, the artist sings, "És a minha alegria, meu pranto" (You are my joy, my tears). This line beautifully captures the depth of emotion the singer feels, suggesting that the person they love is the source of both their greatest happiness and their deepest sorrow. It's a powerful expression of love's complex nature.
João Gomes brings us a song all about longing and devotion with "De Braços Abertos"! It kicks off with a shout-out to "Kara Véia," a classic figure in Brazilian music, setting a traditional tone. Our singer is absolutely smitten, declaring, "Você é a minha vida, Minha musa preferida, eu amo você, mulher" [You are my life, My favorite muse, I love you, woman]. He sees this person as the "flor do meu jardim" [flower of my garden] and believes they were truly meant for each other: "Você nasceu só pra mim e eu nasci só pra você" [You were born just for me and I was born just for you].
Even though this special person has left ("Você partiu, foi embora" [You left, you went away]), the singer's feelings haven't changed. He's not finding joy in anything else now, because "te amar é o mais certo" [loving you is the rightest thing]. He's not just hoping they'll come back; he's actively ready, saying, "Estou de braços abertos, pronto pra te receber" [I am with open arms, ready to receive you]. It's a sweet and straightforward declaration of enduring love and a hopeful welcome back!
