Terezinha [English translation]

The first one came like someone

who's just come from the florist's

he brought me a cuddly toy,

brought me a brooch of amethyst

and told me all about his journeys

and the advantages he would bring

he showed me his watch and called me queen

he disarmed me so much and he touched my heart

he woulnd't deny me anything

alarmed at his way of being I said no

The second one came like someone

who's come straight from a pub

he brought a litre of brandy that was so bitter to gulp

he questioned me about my past, sniffed at my food

he rifled through my drawers and called me lost

he disarmed me so much and he scratched my heart

he wouldn't give me anything

alarmed at his way of being I said no

The third one came like someone who appeared from nowhere

he didn't bring anything and asked nothing

I hardly know what's his name but I see what he wants

He lay down on my bed and calls me his wife

It happened so unexpectedly and before I could say no

he installed himself as a possesor would right into my heart

• Artist:Maria Bethânia
• Album:Pássaro da Manhã