Tim Maia and Jota Quest offer Acenda O Farol, written by Tim Maia with music from PJ and João Miliet. The song sings about life’s unexpected troubles like flat tires and lost love. Its simple command repeats over a funky groove to teach self-reliance.
Released: December 4, 2025
Acenda O Farol
Jota Quest | Tim Maia
Acenda O Farol Lyrics Translation – Jota Quest | Tim Maia
Tim Maia writes that turning on your headlight solves every problem. The lyrics say you can find yourself and must help yourself. Anthemic lines tell listeners to live peacefully despite challenges.
Pneu FurouThe tire went flat.
Acenda O Farol Acenda O FarolTurn on the headlight, turn on the headlight.
Se Alguém LigouIf someone called,
Acenda O Farol Acenda O Farolturn on the headlight, turn on the headlight.
Falou Tim Maia Vamo Que VamoTim Maia said let’s keep it moving.
Pneu FurouThe tire went flat.
Acenda O Farol Acenda O FarolTurn on the headlight, turn on the headlight.
Se Alguém LigouIf someone called,
Acenda O Farol Acenda O Farolturn on the headlight, turn on the headlight.
Se Alguém Ligou Minha SenhoraIf someone called you, my lady,
Se Alguém Lhe Amou E Foi-se Emboraif someone loved you and then walked away.
Pneu FurouThe tire went flat.
Acenda O Farol Acenda O FarolTurn on the headlight, turn on the headlight.
Se Alguém LigouIf someone called,
Acenda O Farol Acenda O Farolturn on the headlight, turn on the headlight.
Se Alguém Ligou Minha SenhoraIf someone called you, my lady,
Se Alguém Lhe Amou E Foi-se Emboraif someone loved you and then walked away.
Você Pode Se EncontrarYou can find yourself.
Você Deve Se AjudarYou’ve got to help yourself.
E Viver TranquilamenteAnd live peacefully,
Sentindo Dispostowhile feeling ready for anything.
Pneu FurouThe tire went flat.
Acenda O Farol Acenda O FarolTurn on the headlight, turn on the headlight.
Se Alguém LigouIf someone called,
Acenda O Farol Acenda O Farolturn on the headlight, turn on the headlight.
Se Alguém Ligou Minha SenhoraIf someone called you, my lady,
Se Alguém Lhe Amou E Foi-se Emboraif someone loved you and then walked away.
Pneu FurouThe tire went flat.
Acenda O Farol Acenda O FarolTurn on the headlight, turn on the headlight.
Se Alguém LigouIf someone called,
Acenda O Farol Acenda O Farolturn on the headlight, turn on the headlight.
Se Alguém Ligou Minha SenhoraIf someone called you, my lady,
Se Alguém Lhe Amou E Foi-se Emboraif someone loved you and then walked away.
Foi-se EmboraThey’ve walked away.
Acenda O Farol Music Video
The Acenda O Farol lyrics translation transforms Portuguese wisdom into universal advice. It shows how a headlight metaphor lights the path to inner strength.