Jingle Bell & Natal Rock Lyrics in English Paula Fernandes

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Jingle Bell & Natal Rock by Paula Fernandes from Portuguese to English.

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Jingle bell, jingle bell, it's a rock Christmas

Gringo Christmas isn't that great

It doesn't have our vibe or our passion

Sure, I prefer our own thing, yeah

Jingle bell, jingle bell, it's a rock Christmas

A cool Christmas, Brazilian style

We only see snow on TV

And ice-cold Naná

There's no stocking or fireplace

I count the days till the feast

Secret Santa, barbecue, and chaos

And just dad jokes!

Here there's no bear, but there's a maned wolf

Which rhymes with guaraná!

That question shows up every year

So, any boyfriends, huh?

Jingle bell, jingle bell, it's a rock Christmas

Gringo Christmas isn't that great

There's no good farofa, no raisins

Or potato mayo salad

The family's together

We're only missing you!

There'll be leftovers for the guests

And there's always room for pavê

Here there's no bear, but there's a maned wolf

Which rhymes with guaraná!

Secret Santa, barbecue, and chaos

And dad jokes, and dad jokes, and dad jokes!

Jingle bell, jingle bell, it's a rock Christmas

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SONG MEANING

“Jingle Bell & Natal Rock” is a playful mash-up that swaps snowy holiday clichés for a sun-soaked Brazilian celebration. Paula Fernandes compares the “Christmas de gringo” she sees on TV – snowflakes, fireplaces, stockings – with the lively traditions she grew up with. In her version, there is no white bear, only the lobo-guará that rhymes with guaraná. Instead of eggnog by the fire, you get ice-cold Naná, a sizzling churrasco, secret-Santa chaos, and plenty of piada de tiozão (those corny uncle jokes everyone pretends to groan at). The singer proudly lists the foods that make the feast unmistakably local: farofa, potato-mayonnaise salad, raisins mixed into everything, and the famous pavê that always sparks the same “é pra vê ou pra comer?” pun.

The song’s chorus flips “Jingle Bells” into a rock groove, shouting that Brazilian Christmas has its own rhythm, flavors, and passion. By humorously contrasting imported imagery with vibrant national customs, Paula Fernandes invites listeners to celebrate what feels authentic, warm, and uniquely theirs. It is a joyful reminder that the spirit of Christmas glitters just as brightly under tropical skies.

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