Coração Que Apanhou Lyrics in English by Manu
Apanhou is the past tense of the verb apanhar, which literally means 'to catch' or 'to get'. However, in Brazilian Portuguese, it's very commonly used to mean 'to get beaten' or 'to take a beating'.
In the context of the song, "Coração que apanhou" translates to "A heart that took a beating." It's a poignant metaphor for a heart that has been hurt or broken by past relationships, making it hesitant to love again. This word choice is impactful and central to the song's theme of emotional recovery.
Manu's "Coração Que Apanhou" is a really honest look at the struggle to love again after being hurt. She's upfront from the start, warning someone to "vai devagar" [go slow] because she can't love right now. It's not that she doesn't want to, but the "ferida do meu peito ainda 'tá doendo" [wound in my chest still hurts].
What I find really striking is how she explains that a "coração que apanhou, aprende a bater" [heart that got hit, learns to beat]. It's like her heart has developed a defense mechanism. The tough part is, she warns, "Se alguém me machucou quem paga é você" [If someone hurt me, you pay]. It's a blunt truth about how past pain can unfairly affect new relationships, even when the new person doesn't deserve it. She repeats "Mesmo sem merecer" [Even without deserving it] several times, really emphasizing the unfairness of it all.
