Edmundo Inácio sings Terra, a song about leaving home for a dream. The lyricists Edmundo Inácio, Nuno Figueiredo, and Quim Albergaria write the story. The composers add a gentle, melodic sorrow to the arrangement.
Released: October 17, 2025
Terra
Edmundo Inácio
Terra Lyrics Translation – Edmundo Inácio
Edmundo Inácio says he was torn from the roots of his homeland. He forces a smile to hide his tears while searching for a new city. The song shows his promise to prove his worth.
Eu Vou Embora Vou Deixar A Minha TerraI’m leaving, I’m going to leave my homeland,
Vou A Procura De Um Lugar Para MorarI’m searching for a place to call home.
Levo Na Mala Este Sonho Que Me EsperaI carry in my suitcase this dream that’s waiting for me,
E A Saudade Pronta Para Me Apertarand a longing that’s ready to grip me tight.
La Na Cidade Ainda Ninguem Sabe O Meu NomeThere in the city, nobody knows my name yet,
Mas Sei De Cor O Que Me Faz Caminharbut I know by heart what keeps me going.
Ha Tanta Gente Sem Saber P’ra Onde CorreThere are so many people running without knowing where to,
Todos Perdidos A Tentar Respirarall of them lost, just trying to breathe.
Eu Fui Arrancado Das Raizes La Da TerraI was torn from the roots of my homeland,
Pois O Meu Sonho Nao Tem Espaco La No Larbecause my dream has no room back at home.
Pouco Vagar P’ra Filas De Muita EsperaThere’s little patience for long waiting lines,
Ai E O Tempo Vaiand oh, how time flies.
Eu Trabalho Cedo Volto Tarde E CaladoI work early, come back late, and stay quiet,
Forco O Sorriso So P’ra Nao Me Veres ChorarI force a smile just so you don’t see me cry.
Levo No Bolso Um Retrato AmarrotadoI carry a crumpled photo in my pocket,
No Coracao A Vontade De Voltarand in my heart, the will to return.
Ja Me Disseram Que Ser Do Sul Nao Me AjudaI’ve already been told that being from the South doesn’t help me,
So Me Chamavam Por Cortesiathey only called on me out of courtesy.
Mas Sou Teimoso E Nao Largo A Minha LutaBut I’m stubborn, and I won’t give up my fight,
Vim P’ra Provar Que Sonhar Nao E FantasiaI came to prove that dreaming isn’t a fantasy.
Eu Fui Arrancado Das Raizes La Da TerraI was torn from the roots of my homeland,
Pois O Meu Sonho Nao Tem Espaco La No Larbecause my dream has no room back at home.
Pouco Vagar P’ra Filas De Muita EsperaThere’s little patience for long waiting lines.
Eu Fui Arrancado Das Raizes La Da TerraI was torn from the roots of my homeland,
Pois O Meu Sonho Nao Tem Espaco La No Larbecause my dream has no room back at home.
Pouco Vagar P’ra Filas De Muita EsperaThere’s little patience for long waiting lines,
Ai E O Tempo Vaiand oh, how time flies.
Nao Me Contento Com MigalhasI don’t settle for crumbs,
Trabalho Arduo P’ra Ver O Sol RaiarI work hard to see the sun rise.
Mesmo Com A Alma Em RemendosEven with my soul in tatters,
Eu Sei Que Um Dia Vou La ChegarI know that one day I’ll get there.
Nao Sou Homem De Me QueixarI’m not a man who complains,
Um Passo A Frente Ou Dois Atrasone step forward or two steps back.
Se Falhar Que Seja A TentarIf I’m going to fail, let it be while I’m trying,
Vais Ver Avo Que Sou Capazyou’ll see, Grandma, that I’m capable.
Eu Fui Arrancado Das Raizes La Da TerraI was torn from the roots of my homeland,
Pois O Meu Sonho Nao Tem Espaco La No Larbecause my dream has no room back at home.
Pouco Vagar P’ra Filas De Muita EsperaThere’s little patience for long waiting lines.
Eu Fui Arrancado Das Raizes La Da TerraI was torn from the roots of my homeland,
Pois O Meu Sonho Nao Tem Espaco La No Larbecause my dream has no room back at home.
Pouco Vagar P’ra Filas De Muita EsperaThere’s little patience for long waiting lines,
Ai E O Tempo Vaiand oh, how time flies.
Deixei No Sul A Minha MaeI left my mother in the South,
Para O Sonho Nao Ficar Aquemso the dream wouldn’t fall short.
Terra Music Video
The Terra lyrics meaning shows the struggle of leaving home for a dream.