Eu Me Proíbo Lyrics in English Manu Gavassi

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Eu Me Proíbo by Manu Gavassi from Portuguese to English.

Verse 1

I forbid myself to think of you

Because I have already lived, I know what will happen

I forbid myself to think of you again

I forbid you to come near me

To steal a kiss and leave me like this

Wondering why something that won't happen anymore

Moments pass slowly or too fast

I don't know if I regret it or if I want more

Of you

No, don't go away if I ask

No, don't say anything, stay here

I know, I won't know how to get used to it

If you're not here, no, no

No, don't look at me like that anymore

No, don't even think about not thinking of me

I know I won't know how to get used to it

If you're not here, no, no

Verse 2

I forbid myself to imagine us two

Talking about life and about what comes after

I forbid myself to want you here

I forbid you to look at me

Because I am grown and already know the end

I forbid you to sing to me again

Moments pass slowly or too fast

I don't know if I regret it or if I want more

Of you

No, don't go away if I ask

No, don't say anything, stay here

I know, I won't know how to get used to it

If you're not here, no, no

No, don't look at me like that anymore

No, don't even think about not thinking of me

I know I won't know how to get used to it

If you're not here, no, no

I'm going crazy

But I hide it well

I'm looking for a sign

But while it doesn't come

I forbid you to come near me

To steal a kiss and leave me like this

I forbid you to forget what happened

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SONG MEANING

“Eu Me Proíbo” is Manu Gavassi’s playful yet heartfelt declaration of self-protection. The singer forbids herself from thinking about an old flame, listing a series of strict rules: don’t imagine the two of them together, don’t let him get close, don’t even allow a stolen kiss. These commands sound tough, but every “prohibition” is really a confession that the attraction is still alive. Manu captures that relatable tug-of-war between head and heart, where you know the ending might hurt but the temptation keeps knocking.

The chorus reveals the real battle: she begs him not to leave if she asks, not to forget what they shared, and not to stop thinking about her. Time feels elastic — sometimes crawling, sometimes racing — as she wavers between regret and desire. In the end, the song paints a vivid picture of someone who pretends to be in control yet secretly hopes the story isn’t over. It’s a catchy pop anthem about setting boundaries you secretly wish would be broken.

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Manu Gavassi Eu Me Proíbo Lyrics