Tiques De Rico Lyrics in English Os Quatro E Meia , Miguel Araújo

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Tiques De Rico by Os Quatro E Meia from Portuguese to English.
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Let me be, let me be
I like to choose and then change
Let me listen and not talk
I'm good at pretending I'm listening
Let it drop, tear it to shreds
Because I'm all about smiling and diving in
Let me laugh, then cry
I have a balance that's bipolar
I have a rich man's tics in a poor man's body
I'm as much bad as I am noble
I'm a wizard, a gardener and mentally ill
Adding all that up, I'm a normal guy
Adding all that up, I'm a normal guy
Let it go on, let it be
Half of what I do is meant to be ignored
Let it exist, then pass
Because the other half is to be ignored
Let it drop, tear it to shreds
I'm all about smiling and diving in
Let me laugh, then cry
I have a balance that's bipolar
I have a rich man's tics in a poor man's body
I'm as much bad as I am noble
I'm a wizard, a gardener and mentally ill
Adding all that up, I'm a normal guy
Adding all that up, I'm a normal guy
I have a rich man's tics in a poor man's body
I have a rich man's tics in a poor man's body
I have a rich man's tics in a poor man's body
I have a rich man's tics
I have as much bad
Because on top of it all, I
I have a rich man's tics in a poor man's body
I'm as much bad as I am noble
I'm a wizard, a gardener and mentally ill
Adding all that up, I'm a normal guy
Adding all that up
Adding all that up, I'm a normal guy
Adding all that up, I'm a normal guy
Adding all that up, I'm a normal guy
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tiquestics / habits / quirks

Tiques literally translates to "tics" or "twitches", but in this context, it refers to habits, quirks, or mannerisms. It's the central theme of the song, as seen in the title "Tiques De Rico" (Rich People's Habits/Quirks).

The song explores the contrast between having "tiques de rico" (rich habits) while living in a "corpo de um pobre" (poor body). It's a clever and relatable way to describe aspirations or behaviors that might seem out of place with one's current circumstances, making it a very engaging word to learn.

Ever felt like you have champagne tastes on a beer budget? That's the hilarious and relatable heart of "Tiques De Rico"! The title translates to "Tics of a Rich Person," and the song is a playful anthem for anyone who feels like a walking contradiction. The singer describes having the habits and desires of someone wealthy, but in the body (and wallet) of a poor person. It's a funny look at the gap between who we are and who we'd like to be.

But it's about more than just money. The song celebrates all the messy parts of being human. The singer admits to being a mix of everything:

  • Good and bad ("tanto de mal como tenho de nobre")
  • Happy and sad ("Deixa-me rir, depois chorar")
  • Wise and a little crazy ("mago, jardineiro e doente mental")

In the end, he says that when you add all these conflicting pieces together, you get something surprising: a totally normal person. It’s a fun reminder that it's okay to be a little bit of everything all at once!

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