Vira-Voltas Lyrics in English Ricardo Ribeiro

“Vira-Voltas” (literally twists and turns) is a playful yet heartfelt declaration of love. Ricardo Ribeiro paints a rustic Portuguese landscape where roses, cork oaks, wheat fields, and the wide blue sky frame an almost folkloric courtship. With every chorus he calls out to “Ó menina dos meus olhos” (the girl of my eyes), begging for a kiss, a dance, and an embrace that will keep his world from spinning out of control. The repeated invitation to spin her skirt and cross the country from North to South shows both the joyful movement of a traditional folk dance and the irresistible pull of two hearts finding each other.

Beneath the lively imagery lies a simple promise: in the calm silence of the countryside, his arms can be a safe haven and his voice a source of courage. When he says “my kiss comes from the roses” and “my eyes go blind without your embrace,” he mixes poetic exaggeration with earthy tenderness. The song’s message is clear: true love can guide us through all the vira-voltas of life, turning everyday scenery into something magical and bright.