Algo Estranho Acontece [English translation]

Our love always comes to an end

You, old lady, with our bad air

And me, old man, going out the door

But, in the morning, something strange happens

You, little girl, come from catechesis

And me, little boy, running from school

Even avoiding, everything repeats itself

The shove, the fall and the foot ache

And your smile always solaces me

In our love, everything continues

The first kiss and the moonlight

The wedding and the January sun

There comes Joana, Clara and Martim1

Plus Pituxa, Laica and Bobi2

And a wrinkle peeking in the mirror

With the arthritis, the hernia and the crutch

You confuse the name of the granddaughter

And I don't know where I left the money

Our love always comes to this moment

To the moment I looked at you

With the air of a penitent lamb3

But you don't even remember what I did

And I, with all this, forgot it too

But I feel happy with you

I hang my coat on the hanger

I put on my pyjamas and join you

With a tender smile and, impudently,

I rest my warm foot on your cold one

And, falling asleep, I say quietly

"I would live it all again"

1. Portuguese people names (the three children)2. Portuguese dog names (the three pets)3. an innocent air