Gosto De Ti Lyrics in English by Nininho, Cristiano Maia
Saudades is a deeply meaningful Portuguese word that doesn't have a direct, single-word translation in English. It describes a profound sense of longing, melancholy, or nostalgic yearning for something or someone absent, often with the knowledge that it might never return.
In "Gosto De Ti," the artist repeatedly expresses "Saudades do meu Tano," "Saudades da minha Ionara," and "Saudades do meu pai," emphasizing a powerful emotional core of missing loved ones. This word is iconic in Portuguese culture, making it incredibly interesting and valuable for any learner.
This song is a powerful and direct expression of saudade, the famous Portuguese word for a deep, melancholic longing. The singer, Nininho, wakes up and is immediately hit by this feeling. He sings, "Logo pela manhã / Logo pelo acordar / Saudades do meu Tano / Saudades me vai matar" (Right in the morning / Right upon waking up / I miss my Tano / This longing will kill me). He feels this intense missing for multiple people, including Ionara and his father, and it makes him "doido a chorar" (go crazy crying).
The chorus is a simple, repeated declaration: "Ai eu gosto de ti... Deus sabe que é verdade" (Oh I like you... God knows it's true). It's not a complicated poem; it's a raw, heartfelt statement said over and over. What makes this song extra special are the final lines, where Nininho tells us, "Esta canção que eu fiz / Estava a improvisar / Não é para toda a gente" (This song that I made / I was improvising / It's not for everyone). It feels like we're hearing his feelings poured out in the moment, unedited and completely honest.
