Translation of songs English to Brazilian

Translation of songs

• English to Brazilian

Complexities for the translator:

• The translator must have in mind various aspects of the original song:

• Rhythm

• Natural beat

• Harmony

according to the lyrics the translator must overcome other complexities such as:

• according to the lyrics the translator must overcome other complexities such as:

• rhyme (if there is any)

• proverbs

• idioms

• slang

• quotations

• And above all: the meaning behind or within the song

Possible solutions:

• Alter the rhythm

• Include or exclude instruments

• Write lyrics with different meaning but maintain parts of the ST

• Introduce expressions that are typical, metaphoric or vulgar for the target audience but carry the same rhythm and fluency as the ST

The Blower's Daughter of Damien Rice Vs. Brazilian version É isso aí by Seu Jorge e Ana Carolina

• The Blower's Daughter

• É isso aí

The Blower's Daughter is Damien's old clarinet teacher's daughter, who he was infatuated with. It also refers to one of the many meanings of 'O' which is a beach near where Damien lived that is apparently where 'O' makes perfect sense to him, this beach is included in the Blowers Daughter video and references of 'breeze' 'colder water' link to this.

• The Blower's Daughter is Damien's old clarinet teacher's daughter, who he was infatuated with. It also refers to one of the many meanings of 'O' which is a beach near where Damien lived that is apparently where 'O' makes perfect sense to him, this beach is included in the Blowers Daughter video and references of 'breeze' 'colder water' link to this.

Boa Sorte / Good Luck (Vanessa Da Mata feat. Ben Harper)

• Boa Sorte / Good Luck

Boa Sorte / Good Luck (Vanessa Da Mata feat. Ben Harper)

• É só isso

• Não tem mais jeito

• Acabou, boa sorte

• Não tenho o que dizer

• São só palavras

• E o que eu sinto

• Não mudará

• Tudo o que quer me dar

• É demais

• É pesado

• Não há paz

• Tudo o que quer de mim

• Irreais

• Expectativas

• Desleais

• That's it

• There is no way

• It's over,

• Good luck

• I have nothing left to say

• It's only words

• And what l feel

• Won't change