Meu Abrigo Lyrics in English by Melim

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Verse 1
I wish you
the very best there is
my company
so you don't feel alone
the sun, the moon and the sea
a ticket to travel
so we can get lost
and find ourselves
Prechorus 1
good life, breeze and peace
our playful moments at dusk
laughing for no reason is so good
my favorite place is always you
Chorus 1
you're the reason for my happiness
don't say I'm not
your soulmate
my love, please
come live with me
your arms are my shelter
Verse 2
I want to offer
flowers to Iemanjá
ask for a paradise
so we can lean on each other
a guitar playing
melodies for us to dance to
the blessing of the stars
shining down on us
Prechorus 2
good life, breeze and peace
trading glances at nightfall
laughing for no reason is so good
look at the sky, smile and give thanks
Chorus 2
you're the reason for my happiness
don't say I'm not
your soulmate
my love, please
come live with me
your arms are my shelter
Postchorus 1
my shelter
your arms are my shelter
my shelter
Chorus 3
you're the reason for my happiness
don't say I'm not
your soulmate
my love, please
come live with me
your arms are my shelter
Postchorus 2
my shelter
your arms are my shelter
your arms are my shelter
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Gabriela De Paula Pontes Melim, Rodrigo De Paula Pontes Melim
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abrigo — shelter / refuge

Abrigo literally means "shelter" or "refuge." It's a beautiful and comforting word that evokes a sense of safety and warmth.

In the song "Meu Abrigo" (My Shelter), the word is central to the theme of finding solace and comfort in a loved one. The lyrics describe the partner's lap (colo) as the singer's abrigo, highlighting the deep emotional security and peace they find in their relationship.

Meu Abrigo is a musical love letter painted with sun-kissed colors. Over gentle acoustic grooves, Melim invites us on an imaginary trip where the ticket includes "o sol, a lua e o mar." The siblings list everything delightful they want to share: ocean breezes, sunset games, starlit dances, and even flowers for Iemanjá, the Afro-Brazilian sea goddess. Each image feels like a postcard from a perfect beach holiday, yet the true destination is emotional rather than geographical.

At the heart of the song lies a simple message: real paradise is found in the arms of the one you love. The chorus repeats that the beloved is "a razão da minha felicidade" and "meu abrigo"—a safe place that outshines any idyllic backdrop. By blending tropical scenery, playful melodies, and affectionate Portuguese, Meu Abrigo reminds listeners that laughter, peace, and joy become infinite when shared with a soulmate.

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