Yuran HotBack sings a bittersweet farewell in Antes de Ir from the album Insubstituível. Lyricist Yuran Joaquim Machel Timene writes the song. The piece explores a broken promise and a search for peace.
Released: January 20, 2022
Antes de Ir
Yuran Hotback • From “Insubstituível”
Insubstituível’s Antes de Ir Portuguese Lyrics English Meaning
Yuran HotBack asks where he failed and says he gave everything he could. He mentions the promise of fidelity and the effort he made. He tells the listener he holds no grudges and wishes happiness.
YeahYeah.
Baby Foste CapazBaby, you were capable,
De Trocar Pao Por RebucadoOf trading bread for candy ‘choosing something cheap over something valuable’,
Trair Minha ConfiancaOf betraying my trust.
Eu Que Sempre Estive Ao Teu LadoI’m the one who’s always been by your side.
Eu Olhava P’ra TiI used to look at you,
E Ja Fazia Muitos PlanosAnd I was already making so many plans.
Mas Por Pensares So Em TiBut because you only thought of yourself,
Foi Tudo Por Agua BaixoIt all went down the drain.
Me Diz Onde Eu FalheiTell me where I failed.
Afinal De Contas O Que Eu Nao DeiAfter all, what didn’t I give?
Eras Minha Boo E Eu Teu Confidente (yeah)You were my girl and I was your confidant (yeah).
Prometeste Ser FielYou promised to be faithful.
P’ra Te Dar O Melhor Eu Me EmpenheiI worked so hard to give you the best,
Mas P’ra Ti Isso Nao Foi SuficienteBut for you, that wasn’t enough.
Antes De Ir (antes De Ir)Before I go (before I go),
Eu Quero Que Saibas (eu Quero Que Saibas)I want you to know (I want you to know),
Que Eu Te Amei Te AmeiThat I loved you, I loved you,
Tipo Nao Existe Mais Nada (oh)Like nothing else exists (oh).
E Que Tambem (e Que Tambem)And also (and also),
Eu Nao Guardo Magoas (nao Guardo Magoas)I don’t hold any grudges (I don’t hold any grudges).
Seja Muito Feliz Nessa Tua CaminhadaI hope you’re very happy on your journey.
E Uma Nova Etapa Para Nos DoisIt’s a new stage for both of us.
Eu Nao Queria Que Fosse AssimI didn’t want it to be this way.
Mas Ninguem Manda No DestinoBut no one’s in control of fate.
Tu Podias EvitarYou could’ve avoided it,
Pois Tinhas O Controle Da SituacaoSince you were the one in control.
Mas Nao Pensaste Em MimBut you didn’t think of me.
E Colocaste-me No ChaoAnd you knocked me to the ground.
Me Diz Onde Eu FalheiTell me where I failed.
Afinal De Contas O Que Eu Nao DeiAfter all, what didn’t I give?
Eras Minha Boo E Eu O Teu Confidente (yeah)You were my girl and I was your confidant (yeah).
Prometeste Ser FielYou promised to be faithful.
P’ra Te Dar O Melhor Eu Me EmpenheiI worked so hard to give you the best,
Mas P’ra Ti Isso Nao Foi SuficienteBut for you, that wasn’t enough.
Antes De Ir (antes De Ir)Before I go (before I go),
Eu Quero Que Saibas (eu Quero Que Saibas)I want you to know (I want you to know),
Que Eu Te Amei Te AmeiThat I loved you, I loved you,
Tipo Nao Existe Mais Nada (oh)Like nothing else exists (oh).
E Que Tambem (e Que Tambem)And also (and also),
Eu Nao Guardo Magoas (nao Guardo Magoas)I don’t hold any grudges (I don’t hold any grudges).
Seja Muito Feliz Nessa Tua CaminhadaI hope you’re very happy on your journey.
Uo Oh Oh OhWoah oh oh oh.
Uo Oh Oh OhWoah oh oh oh.
Uo Oh Oh Oh (baby Seja Feliz)Woah oh oh oh (baby, be happy).
(Baby Baby Seja Feliz)(Baby, baby, be happy).
Uo Oh Oh Oh YeahWoah oh oh oh, yeah.
Antes De Ir (antes De Ir)Before I go (before I go),
Eu Quero Que Saibas (quero Que Saibas)I want you to know (want you to know),
Que Eu Te Amei Te AmeiThat I loved you, I loved you,
Tipo Nao Existe Mais Nada (oh Na-na-na)Like nothing else exists (oh na-na-na).
E Que Tambem (e Que Tambem)And also (and also),
Eu Nao Guardo Magoas (nao Guardo Magoas)I don’t hold any grudges (I don’t hold any grudges).
Seja Muito Feliz Nessa Tua CaminhadaI hope you’re very happy on your journey.
Antes De Ir (antes De Ir)Before I go (before I go),
Eu Quero Que Saibas (quero Que Saibas)I want you to know (want you to know),
Que Eu Te Amei Te AmeiThat I loved you, I loved you,
Tipo Nao Existe Mais Nada (oh)Like nothing else exists (oh).
E Que Tambem (e Que Tambem)And also (and also),
Eu Nao Guardo Magoas (nao Guardo Magoas)I don’t hold any grudges (I don’t hold any grudges).
Seja Muito Feliz Nessa Tua Caminhada (oh Oh Yeah)I hope you’re very happy on your journey (oh oh yeah).
Antes de Ir Music Video
Yuran HotBack offers a clear view of self‑respect in the song. The Antes de Ir lyrics meaning shows a mature goodbye.