Não Me Deixe Só Lyrics in English Vanessa da Mata

“Não Me Deixe Só” (Don’t Leave Me Alone) is Vanessa da Mata’s playful yet heartfelt plea for companionship. Throughout the lyrics she admits her “medo do escuro” (fear of the dark) and the “fantasmas da minha voz” (ghosts of her own thoughts), painting a picture of someone who feels fragile when left with nothing but silence. At the same time, she reveals huge, dreamy cravings for life: “beijos intermináveis” (never-ending kisses) and a love so genuine that even the color of their eyes might change. The song bounces between these two poles—tender vulnerability and exhilarating desire—over a light, breezy Brazilian groove that makes the confession feel intimate rather than heavy.

In the second half, Vanessa’s voice shifts from pleading to playful warning. If her lover walks away, she teases that she’ll dive into capoeira and summon her macumbeira side—a cheeky way of saying she can be fierce and mystical when pushed. Yet she quickly reminds us “eu sou de paz, eu sou do bem” (I’m peaceful, I’m good). This contrast highlights the song’s core theme: everyone contains multitudes. We can be scared yet strong, longing yet independent, sweet yet powerful. “Não Me Deixe Só” celebrates that rich human mix, inviting listeners to dance while they explore their own balance of light and shadow.