Porquê Lyrics in English Murta

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Porquê by Murta from Portuguese to English.
Verse 1
The deep feeling
Of not knowing where you're going
Verse 1
Is feeling a new world
While the other world falls
Verse 1
The wound falls, death
And luck embraces whoever seeks it
Verse 1
Soft water on hard rock keeps hitting till it pierces
Break in the line
Thin, that links
My notion
And the heart no longer beats like it did
And this beat embraces life
As if the wound wasn't gonna heal
I asked you why!
I looked you in the eyes
Because it had to be
It was just us two and I wanted to know
Why? Why?
But you don't wanna say
Silence means consent
It's 'cause you're hiding
To be honest with you
I'm not getting it
Why? Why? Why?
Why? Why?
Why?
Why?
Now it doesn't matter what you want
Nobody's gonna give me what you gave
But honesty's a value
And you didn't pass the test
I'm not in your hand anymore
But I need an explanation
Why did you drop everything in vain?!
I asked you why!
I looked you in the eyes
Because it had to be
It was just us two and I wanted to know
Why? Why?
But you don't wanna say
Silence means consent
It's 'cause you're hiding
To be honest with you
I'm not getting it
Why? Why?
I asked you why!
I looked you in the eyes
Because it had to be
It was just us two and I wanted to know
Why? Why?
But you don't wanna say
Silence means consent
It's 'cause you're hiding
To be honest with you
I don't even wanna know anymore
Why? Why? Why?
Why? Why?
Why?
Why?
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SONG MEANING

“Porquê” is Murta’s heartfelt cry for answers when a relationship collapses without warning. Over a laid-back groove, the singer paints two vivid worlds: one brimming with the excitement of new possibilities, and another crumbling under the weight of unanswered questions. Images like “água mole em pedra dura” (water steadily carving stone) suggest that even the toughest façades eventually give way, mirroring how persistent doubt can erode love. The repeated plea — “Perguntei-te porquê!” — captures that piercing moment when you look someone in the eyes and realize their silence speaks louder than any excuse.

Behind the catchy hook lies a lesson about honesty. Murta reminds us that keeping quiet can feel like betrayal, because “quem cala consente” — whoever stays silent must be hiding something. As the song moves from confusion to resignation, the narrator decides self-respect is worth more than elusive explanations. In the end, “Porquê” turns a simple question into an anthem for anyone who has ever been left without closure, urging listeners to embrace the unknown, heal the wound, and dance their way forward.

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