You are my world
“To speak a language is to take on a world, a culture.”
L’amour, l’amour, et encore l’amour. It’s beautiful to be able to express love in different languages.
I speak five languages, Créole, French, English, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese. The more I learn Brazilian Portuguese the more I fall in love with the language. It’s so beautiful.
When I was younger I wanted to live in Brazil for a few months or a few years. I believe that their culture is a bit similar to mine. When I was in high school I learned Portuguese for one year, not enough to really enjoy speaking the language.
I’ve been twice in Portugal with the Portuguese side of my family, but the way they speak is different. Not the same accent.
One of the desires of my heart was to learn how to dance Samba. This dream came true when I joined Paraiso School of Samba in London. Also, I had the opportunity to perform with the school in Notting Hill Carnival one year. I was so happy wearing my beautiful costume. What an experience!
Last year, I felt it was the right time to learn how to speak Brazilian Portuguese. I speak French and Spanish, so it does help when I speak Brazilian Portuguese because the words are similar. I have two classes a week with a Brazilian teacher.
It really opens a new world when you speak another language. You have access to so many things. It changes the way you see the world. I feel more connected with people all around the world because I understand their culture. I cannot explain the feeling that I have when I learn a new language. It’s like opening your eyes again for the first time. The world is more colourful.
A couple of days ago, I found a beautiful song about love.
The title : I love you - I could not find the translation in English, so I translated it below for you.
Eu te amo - I love you
O nosso sonho nunca vai morrer - Our dream will never die
Eu te amo - I love you
Essa verdade vai prevalecer - This truth will prevail
Eu te amo - I love you
Te quero demais - I want you badly
Meu mundo é você - You are my world
Nos meus sonhos só vejo você - In my dreams all I see is you
Que me acorda com beijos de amor - Wake me up with a kiss of love
Que desperta no meu coração - That awakens my heart
A doçura feroz de um vulcão - A ferociousness gentleness of a volcano
Que explode de felicidade - That explodes of happiness
Pro meu mundo só quero você - In my world I only want you
Pra valer o meu sonho de amor - For real my dream of love
Só você é capaz de acender - Only you are able to ascend
Essa luz de intenso prazer - This light of an intense pleasure
Que não deixa lugar para saudade - That leaves no room for longing
Nunca mais - Never more
O teu sorriso vai fugir de mim - Your smile will flee from me
Sempre mais, e mais, e mais, e mais - Always more, and more, and more
Eu vou ficar a fim - I am going to stay
Eu te amo - I love you
Te quero demais - I want you badly
Meu mundo é você - You are my world
The world is limitless when you speak different languages.
So, what do you think about the lyrics? It’s so beautiful, isn’t it?
One day I will sing this to a special person. One day…
Don’t be sad if you are still waiting for this special person. One day he or she will knock at your door. Your life can change at any time. Just don’t force things. Take your time.
You want to be with the right person for you.
Someone you will grow with.
Someone to hold your hand every day.
Someone who really wants the best for you.
Someone who loves you for who you truly are.
Someone that sees you, the real you. This part that you don’t show to people.
Someone to be with you in a bubble of love.
We all want true love, but it’s hard to wait for it.
As I told you before you cannot lie to your own heart.
Pretending to love or to be happy with someone makes your heart sick. You will die inside little by little.
Don’t settle.
You want the real thing.
Marriage is hard, even with the right person. Every day, you have to choose to love each other. People change with time. You have to fall in love again and again with your partner. Marriage is work. It’s not easy every day, but with the right person the love will grow each day. You will love this person each day more and more.
The challenges and difficulties won’t break you, but strengthen your relationship.
Life becomes an adventure with your special person.
You will grow together, and become the best version of yourself.
L’amour c’est beau ! L’amour c’est un sentiment merveilleux.
Avec beaucoup d’amour…
