Nada Por Mim Lyrics in English by Pedro Mariano, Analaga
Agradar means "to please" or "to be agreeable to". While it might seem like a common verb, its usage in this song highlights a specific dynamic in a relationship.
The singer reveals a submissive role, stating, "eu faço só pra agradar, te agradar" (I only do it to please, to please you). This repetition emphasizes a deep desire to satisfy the other person, even at the cost of their own autonomy, making it a poignant and central theme of the lyrics.
Have you ever felt like someone was taking you for granted? That's exactly what Pedro Mariano and Analaga are singing about in "Nada Por Mim"! The singer feels like they're too easy to have, saying, "Você me tem fácil demais / Mas não parece capaz / De cuidar do que possui" [You have me too easily / But you don't seem capable / Of taking care of what you possess]. Ouch! It's clear there's a lot of frustration because even when the other person tells them to leave, "Me disse vai e eu não fui" [Told me to go and I didn't go], they still stick around, trying to please.
But there's a breaking point! The singer is tired of being told what to do, from "o que vestir" [what to wear] to "Por onde andar, onde ir" [Where to walk, where to go], without ever being asked to come back. The repeated line, "Não faça assim / Não faça nada por mim / Não vá pensando que eu sou seu" [Don't do that / Don't do anything for me / Don't go thinking that I'm yours], is a powerful declaration. It's like they're finally saying, "Hey, I'm not just here for you to control; I'm my own person!" It's a really relatable song about finding your voice and setting boundaries when someone isn't appreciating you.
