Teresinha [English translation]

The first one arrived like he was returning from the florist

Brought a stuffed toy, brought an amethyst pin

He told me about his journey and the perks he had

He showed me his watch and called me 'queen'

He found me so undefended that he touched my heart

But he denied me nothing, so, frightened, I said 'no'

The second one arrived like he was returning from the bar

Brought a bottle of brandy too bitter to swallow

He asked me about my past and sniffed my food

He searched through my drawer and called me 'lost cause'

He found me so undefended that he scratched my heart

But he gave me nothing, so, frightened, I said 'no'

The third one arrived like he was arriving from nowhere

He brought me nothing and also asked me nothing

I barely know his name but I understand what he wants

He laid on my bed and called me 'woman'

He arrived very sneakily and before I could say 'no'

He settled himself like the owner, inside my heart

• Artist:Chico Buarque