23 Lyrics in English Manu Gavassi

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song 23 by Manu Gavassi from Portuguese to English.
Verse 1
Look me in the eye and
You already know too much
Verse 1
And I don't even hide it
I show you and you play
A game I like
I don't even need to ask
Take me out of here
Take me out of here
Verse 1
I take your clothes off and
Verse 2
You take my peace
And kiss my mouth
Verse 2
But you want much more
You look at me and don't know
What came over me
Verse 2
To be this free
This free
And I don't remember a sky
As beautiful as this, love
I don't remember anyone
Getting this close, love
I don't remember a night
This bright
I only remember you and me
I don't need you
But I want
I want
I want
I don't need you
But I want
I want
I want
And if it's wrong
I'll mess up again
Nobody's mature at 23
I don't need you
But I want
I want
I want
Look me in the eye and
You already know too much
And I don't even hide it
I show you and you play
A game I like
You don't even need to ask
Take me out of here
Take me out of here
I take your clothes off and
You take my peace
And kiss my mouth
But you want much more
You look at me and don't know
What came over me
To be this free
To be this free
And I don't remember a sky
As beautiful as this, love
I don't remember anyone
Getting this close, love
I don't remember a night
This bright
I only remember you and me
I don't need you
But I want
I want
I want
I don't need you
But I want
I want
I want
And if it's wrong
I'll mess up again
Nobody's mature at 23
I don't need you
But I want
I want
I want
I want
I want
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Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Manoela Francisco
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SONG MEANING

“23” captures the rush of a love that feels as spontaneous as it is irresistible. Manu Gavassi paints the scene with playful intimacy: two people lock eyes, instantly understand each other, and dive into a flirtatious game where clothes, calm, and caution all come off. Every kiss seems to rewrite the skyline, every night glows brighter than the last, and the singer tastes a thrilling freedom that makes her plead, “Me tira daqui” (get me out of here) as if only this romance can teleport her to a better world.

Yet beneath the sparkles lies a delicious contradiction. The chorus—“Eu não preciso de você, mas eu quero” (“I don’t need you, but I want you”)—celebrates youthful independence while admitting an undeniable craving. Manu openly owns her imperfections, shrugging, “Ninguém é maduro com 23” (“Nobody is mature at 23”), and chooses excitement over caution even if it means repeating mistakes. The song becomes an anthem for anyone enjoying the sweet tug-of-war between self-reliance and desire, reminding us that at twenty-three, freedom often tastes best when shared with someone who sees right through us.

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