ENGLISH GIRL REACTS TO PORTUGAL'S SONG FOR EUROVISION 2022 // MARO "SAUDADE, SAUDADE"

[@alsc25]

I love when countries choose songs in their native language, but honestly I feel like it makes so much sense for this song to be in both English and Portuguese. It's like she's trying to explain all her emotions to the people from outside of Portugal but she just can't find a way to do it and then tells us that there's no better way to explain what she's feeling than with the word "saudade", a word that just exists in her native language Portuguese and that has no equivalent in any other language. I feel like this message wouldn't come across that well if the song was only in Portuguese. This song gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it and I hope Maro will do well in Turin, Portugal is one of favourite countries at Eurovision, they always send something interesting and beautiful. Good luck, Portugal!

[@SaraDelgado89]

Spot on! Also, Maro was studying abroad (in the USA) and as Portuguese abroad myself, I can only empathise. We might be able to learn a hundred languages, but it's not easy to speak every single one of them with our heart and soul.

[@Jorge23Costa]

Exactly what I have been explaining to old Portuguese grandmas who comment shit like "PORTUGUESE SONGS MUST BE IN PORTUGUESE, ARE YOU ASHAMED OF YOUR LANGUAGE?". This song is an ode to the singularity of the Portuguese language and cultural identity.

[@cmarq817]

When she describes her grandfather and her feelings in particular about his loss she uses Portuguese as if she could only say it like that. When she uses English, is to describe the SAUDADE feeling. I think it’s a very heartfelt music indeed. Saudade de 🇵🇹

[@claudiamdsg]

Thanks 😘🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹

[@Ilyaswashere]

THIS HAS TO WIN THIS YEAR! It’s like magical, traditional folk vibes, it gave us goosebumps!

[@bernardoazevedodelgado9245]

Thank you! Obrigadooooo

[@esc.proudness]

yes it's amazing

[@portugazil7345]

I think evreyone agreeds LETS WIN OUR 2° EUROVISION SIUUUUUUUUU

[@Consfeliciocosta]

Well, in Portugal we can't vote for sweet Maro, so I guess it's in yours hands now! 😉 😊

[@nedlongdon8607]

It really tugs at my heartstrings. I think this will tug a lot of heartstrings on the night, and perhaps be right up in the top 3

[@konstantinoskolaitis2183]

She wrote this song after losing her grandpa. Saudade is a word in portuguese with no specific interpretation, but it sums up the meaning of "grief'' and ''pain'' I think. And MY GOD how beautifully portuguese artists transform this feeling into art. MARO is the latest example, with such a therapeutic tune and voice, quality arrangement. Magical.

[@wonderlanddreamer1021]

Saudade e a mix of longing and nostalgia for something that is absent and was part of your experience in the past. It's a mix of the good emotions that come from the memories but also the pain of that not being a part of your life at the moment (or ever again)

[@konstantinoskolaitis2183]

@@wonderlanddreamer1021 thank you for the more accurate insight. The thing about "saudade" theme in music, poetry etc. is that it can't be translated in another language, it's unique only in your language and heritage, which is incredible.

[@cmarq817]

Your message is greatly appreciated. It’s true that we Portuguese like to transmit those beautiful longing and sweet sadness feelings into art … Saudade from 🇵🇹

[@konstantinoskolaitis2183]

@@cmarq817 Keep doing that, cause you do it impeccably! Hope every luck for MARO in Turin, you deserve a great place.

[@andrevilhena4149]

Saudade is such a strong and ingrained word, so visceral that only in the rich and fabulous Portuguese language does it exist. It means absence of something or someone, loss, and it is a very strong feeling and that we express it in many ways: "I miss you so much" or "I want to miss you because we haven't seen each other for so long"... It is something incoming, strong, and this beautiful word that only exists in our language perfectly expresses a feeling. Hugs

[@konraarthursson7217]

This is the BEST Portuguese song EVER in this contest, let alone one of the best songs this year! I legit cry every listen

[@ricardogoncalves5719]

Thanks!!!!!! Obrigado!!!

[@Mistocloud]

❤

[@Lambertv]

What an earworm ❤ Portugal being Portugal and we love that

[@paulojrneto]

Portugal in Eurovision is not about sending showstopping tunes (although it has some), is about creating a musical journey.

[@gentlemoa9859]

I've always loved your approach to Eurovision, you're not so different from us Italians in a way: you don't really care about Eurovision per se, you just want a song that truly represents you as a folk, you're there to choose THE Portuguese song of the year. I've also always had a soft spot for Portuguese songs in general, and also your relation with Saudade is what drew me closer to your culture. The concept of immense and unexplainable sorrow and sadness is something that I truly love, and I honestly can relate to it, ngl. On behalf of those Italians who love this song and Portugal in general, I wish you guys luck! Buona fortuna fratelli portoghesi!

[@paulojrneto]

@@gentlemoa9859 That's right. Grazie mille.

[@andrevilhena4149]

@@gentlemoa9859 Bello il tuo commento e profondo come la bellissima lingua italiana... In effetti, la nostalgia fa parte dell'anima portoghese, siamo molto sentimentali e ci manca qualcuno qualcosa in modo intenso e viscerale. In questa particolarità, forse, non cerchiamo di essere così latini come gli italiani o spagnoli molto più feeric ed espansivi. Ma così siamo; un popolo desideroso. Abbracci portoghesi, desiderio, per la bella Italia.

[@TheManInBlueFlames]

This is my winner! The only song this year that gave me emotional vibes! I cried twice with this song! It's about the death of Maro's grandfather, but can be used in any context. If Salvador Sobral can win, Maro can and she is FULL of his spirit, she even performed with Sobral before on her KZbin channel...as well as several others, including Eric Clapton!

[@TV-vs8xu]

Idk what to say about it... It's something magical, emotional, lovely as you say I think, that Maro can do well, for example, like Salvador in 2017 Eurovision isn't just fireworks and lights

[@xayideenguivuck390]

This song is mesmerising... They have my vote from Spain!!!

[@rawr4338]

from portugal here! thanks! my vote is for Spain!

[@xayideenguivuck390]

@@rawr4338 😉

[@musicgamer2719]

@@xayideenguivuck390 Portugal, UK and Spain rocked this year

[@mariasakunosuke]

I really hope that Maro will be in final because Portugal is my winner this year and I think that nothing can change this ❤️ Its amazing song, beautiful voice and chorus are just magical. I'm really in love with this one. "saudade saudade" gives me... calm? I just love Portugal for sending this masterpiece

[@ruigoncalves8908]

As portuguese, I really don't care about the pontuation in esc, our country will be very well represented with this song, the lyrics, the voice...

[@escportugal1595]

Love that u like it! Btw they are not a group ahah Maro is the singer in the middle and the girls are the backing vocals but they stay in the same level of the staging

[@carlosfonte7857]

Já ouvi isto 100x... Esta música combina as raízes com modernidade de uma forma genial 🇵🇹❤️

[@Siegorius]

So glad to see people are enjoying this song. In my first year in college I had a teacher say "saudade" was the most important word in our language (he was tying it to the myth of D. Sebastião but that's another story). It's very hard to define but it's a sort of nostalgic feeling about missing someone (loved ones and friends) or something (home, country etc) and wishing them well.

[@ESCedi]

such a lovely song. really like how easy the vocals are, not in the sense of easy to sing - i think especially so soft and quiet vocals are the hardest to do live with nerves but it seems so effortlessly which makes it even more vibey. love it!

[@flixr2576]

This will be Top 10 its magical and hypnotizing!

[@carlafaleiro2177]

As Portuguese that voted for this music, I prefer to send a deep beautiful song that gives serenity than a song with a formula to try to win Eurovision. Off course it would be nice to win, but if it doesn't win I wish all the best to the winner. I will listen this song with phones, in the beach, looking to the sea, to heal with joy everything I lost, but was good to live.

[@danytugaoeste3785]

I recommend listening to "Salvador Sobral " singing a Mauro song "we've been loving in silence" , simply brilliant.

[@cesarsilvabernardo6258]

He is not singing the song, he is Just acting. Miming. And he does it wonderfully

[@marcelosilva3834]

I have the same feeling back in 2017, I think Portugal is gonna win in Turin! 🤍 Maro is not a group, is the name of the main singer, the another girls are back singers.

[@carlosifer]

It's a warm blanket for the soul Charming ❤

[@alexandrovc]

Thank you so much for your honest reaction. That is the point, the world needs peace and this nostalgic song is definitely a peace appealing song, very simple, very honest, very humble. It talks about feelings, about the sadness and emptiness that Maro is feeling about losing her best friend, her grandfather. No fireworks, no frantic dances, just herself, the audience, her grandfather and emotions. Very portuguese but universal at the same time. Thank you so much. Greetings from Portugal.

[@vascogranja4578]

Saudade is a Portuguese word that is so unique that's has no translation. It means something like "missing something or somebody" but this feeling is at the same time sad and good to feel. The lyrics are from Maro herself also the music, and the song is dedicated to his grand father who passed the way. That's why the more profound and intimate part Maro sings in portuguese. This song is great and we portuguese are very proud to participate in eurovision contes with such a simple and meaningful theme.

[@cmarq817]

When she describes her grandfather and her feelings in particular about his loss she uses Portuguese as if she could only say it like that. When she uses English, is to describe the SAUDADE feeling. I think it’s a very heartfelt music indeed. Saudade de 🇵🇹

[@MARIABABILONIA]

Uma maravilha...! ❤🇵🇹🕊🇺🇦

[@fs5422]

Someone asked me to define "saudade" ... I "smile crying" ...”

[@isabelbruxo]

The fragility of the human being, translated in an ineffable, but powerful way, by an unpretentious, but a so beautiful and unique song... Admirable and touching! Congratulations, and thank you dear Maro!

[@honeystump]

When I heard it for the first time, I was like-this is good, a bit boring, nothing special. Now-it's in my top 5 :D magical song, just beautiful

[@dulcebellaalmeida7227]

PORTUGAL 🇵🇹 AMAZING BEAUTIFUL SONG ❤

[@sygnrna8]

The song is growing up for me I like the 👏🏻👏🏻❤

[@Carlosomvieira]

So unique and special song from Portugal. Deserves a good place at the final. Congrats

[@philippedeoliveira2115]

Simplicity without tricks!! Serenity in this world!!!

[@TheESCHermit]

In one weekend, Portugal and Sweden have knocked France and Cyprus into 4th and 5th. I am so sad UK can't vote in Semi 1 as I need this song in the final.

[@mariusmarko3238]

Nice Portugal🇵🇹good Luck 🙌🏼🍀👌🏽😎

[@osmonteiros]

When Salvador Sobral won the Eurovision, he said "music is not about fireworks, music is about feelings". The word "saudade" cannot be translated, it means the feeling of loosing, something, someone. You feel "saudade" when you don't see your beloved ones. Even though most people don't know this word and meaning, when you heard it, you feel hasadhappines,sadness, whith chills, vibes, nostalgy. It's a word that travels your feelings. Absolutly astonishing song. I don't care if we will win or not, this music makes me feel............. Proud to be Portuguese. "...music is not about fireworks, music is about feelings..." Salvador Sobral.

[@alipanroosendaal9503]

I am not easily moved, but this song just gets me, every time.

My favorite so far. Saudade is a very beautiful word and a special feeling.

[@miguelmonteiro7942]

For me is a winer. So beautiful and the harmonies are the die for. Maro’s voce is delicious.

[@andrevilhena4149]

Saudade is such a strong and ingrained word, so visceral that only in the rich and fabulous Portuguese language does it exist. It means absence of something or someone, loss, and it is a very strong feeling and that we express it in many ways: "I miss you so much" or "I want to miss you because we haven't seen each other for so long"... It is something incoming, strong, and this beautiful word that only exists in our language perfectly expresses a feeling. Hugs!

[@JPSKS78]

Saudade is a term derived from the Lusitanian culture, first Galician and Portuguese, which indicates a form of melancholy, a feeling of nostalgia. Etymologically, it derives from the Latin solitude, solitudinis, solitude, isolation and greetings, greetings and greetings. In some ways, saudade is a kind of nostalgic reminder, affecting a special good that is absent, accompanied by a desire to relive it or to possess it. In many cases, there is almost a mystical dimension, such as acceptance of the past and faith in the future.

[@marciasimoes3640]

This song is completely beautiful . Kisses from Portugal

[@mattclay5124]

Its absolutely beautiful

[@moonwatcher77]

We are bringing our special word. There's no translation for the word saudade. The most beautiful word in my language and one of the most unique words in the world. Proud of this song representing my country♥️

[@Zaratrustme]

I'm surprised by how nobody's realizing this song has a pure Lofi base, which is pure nostalgia at its core.

[@TaavP]

The song needed English to work, let me explain. The song is about the feeling 'Saudade', which is the only word she found capable of describing her feelings about her grandfather's death. She tried to explain her feelings in english (hence the use of english) but she couldn't. The only way to explain it was through the word 'saudade' (portuguese) that has no translation to any other language because of it's complexity. 😊

[@corinavilela6270]

Amazing song 🇧🇫

[@33fisu]

Thank you, love from Portugal 🇵🇹 ❤️💯

[@jotapfigueiredo]

Imagine if you would understand all the words! It has amazing lyrics. You should go find what it means and understand the greater side of this song.

[@speakeuropeanportuguese]

I can't stop listening to this song. It is so good. Pronunciation of saudade = Sah - oo - dahde: Canção = can -sow(n) (like clown without the ''n'. Translation of bridge: There's so much that I carry with me It (you were) was always my haven And now nothing makes sense, I lost my best friend And if it's not too much, I pray for a sign There's only one word left Saudade.

[@tolucio6783]

Great song, so beautiful. straight to the heart. anthem to peace❤

[@VINCENTbyAngelus]

A good day.. to all! 😉 ☮️ No war, peace in Ukraine.🕊️ SAUDADE, SAUDADE.. music & special lyrics for the Ukrainian people. 💗🇺🇦

[@antonio9766]

This song so nice word no one want to loose friends during covid-19 times.

[@franciscomalheiro7233]

Amazing Song..

[@2312teresa]

(e por falar em saudade) Saudade não é uma palavra triste Saudade é o abraço do passado à dor do presente. Saudade é reencontro. Saudade é a confirmação de que a felicidade existe. Saudade é gratidão. Saudade é a fuga que nos salva de nós. Saudade é colo. Saudade é o beijo que nos desperta e nos devolve. Saudade é ternura. Saudade é lágrima que nos sabe a açúcar. Saudade é gosto. Saudade é chama que queima sem arder. Saudade é luz. Saudade é espaço que nos cabe viver. Saudade é casa. Saudade é companheira que nos segue de perto. Saudade é caminho. Saudade é dúvida sem sombra de medos. Saudade é verdade. Saudade é chuva temperada de sol. Saudade é arco-íris. Saudade é frio que te estremece ausências. Saudade é memória. Saudade é pão-que-cada-dia amassamos. Saudade é alimento. Saudade é terra a que nunca mais voltamos. Saudade é coração. Saudade é mar que vai e torna sempre. Saudade é esperança. Saudade é fé de que não nos apartamos. Saudade é oração. Saudade é a desculpa que a alma dá ao tempo. Saudade é eternidade. Saudade é a matéria de que se faz a redenção. Saudade é Amor.

[@armandobarradas6118]

Ypu are beautiful 🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹

[@magdapinto6112]

Now everyone gonna learn what saudade means… Saudadeeee Saudaddeeeee !! 👍❤️❤️❤️

[@sergiovaz8127]

Amazing song from PORTUGAL

[@Luckyamor]

With the war in Ukraine, I cry listening to this song 😢

[@sanooi8674]

Simply ethereal ✨ This one should literally be studied by neuro-scientists and psychiatrists. That’s how profound an impact I’ve seen it have on people. I would be extremely surprised if that impact isn’t translated into a fairly large amount of votes.

[@elizabethvieira2408]

Love from Portugal 🇵🇹♥️

[@RuiCBGLima]

Made me cry the first and second time... now I can´t stop listening to it. Also, is it just me or it reminds Sufjan Stevens' Visions of Gideon? I went digging a bit more, I found that song is not just similar in lyrics and sonority but also thematics, as Sufjan made it for her mother who left him. But "Saudade Saudade" is slightly more organic and acoustic, also brings a bit to mind Vasiliki Anastasiou from Greece

[@mandarrecadosnao9359]

Her voice remanbers me Sade.

[@redpeppershakers]

this song makes me cry

[@TalesOfTomorrowYT]

Winner

[@luiseman1]

.In a time of war when Europe and the world suffer negative consequences, especially in Europe, due to the residential/cultural destruction and the massacre that is happening in Ukraine, this Portuguese song ("SAUDADE, SAUDADE" so well performed by Maro and her colleagues) appears as an embrace of love, warmth, solidarity, union, inner joy and peace... through this beautiful music, warm, meditative, deep, healing and full of harmony and subjective hope within a mystical freedom of shared concrete peace!!... Thank you for the beautiful reaction!! Amazing song Portugal 💜☮️ beautiful, quality!! Ah... "SAUDADE" in addition to meaning a melancholy feeling due to death (here remembering the good times spent together) or inner joy; or the simple removal of a person, a thing or a place, or the absence of pleasurable experiences already lived is, at the same time, a sincere and deep desire for all this!... For a warm hug, to be loved, to a joyful, unique, harmonious and peaceful space. That's why you can also send a lot of SAUDADES ("MISS") to a girlfriend/boyfriend, family or friends!....🥰😘🤩😍🥳💖

[@jorgepinheirosousa9199]

Simplicity and magical

[@pericodelospalotes5738]

Her voice is like Dido's or like Sade's, the softest velvet voice.

[@sebastianb5113]

i love it! just go straight on my no.2 in my top!

[@natureclips5849]

It’ sounds old and new at the same time

[@EdraCixiO]

Easiest way to pronouce it with english words it's like : " Saw + dad "

[@vitorfreitasjardim1315]

#harMAROtize ♥️ 🇵🇹

[@termiranda4504]

(Saudade) It was taught to us Portuguese people since young age that a lot of people died several centuries ago, specially young people and kids, across Europe of course, not only in Portugal, because wars, hunger, illnesses, people had to deal with constant loss and pain... But when you bury the body you keep the memory alive like the graves where the bodies rest... But when the constant traveling across the sea of portuguese sailors, fathers and sons for months and years, that takes the certainty of where our loved ones are or if they are alive or dead... Not knowing the day those sailors and soldiers would come back to their families, if there was a come back, it took away that certainty from a lot of mothers and wives, grand parents, friends, children, including the memory, the finality and at the end their meaning of life... And that anguish and dispair that could crumble an entire people in pain until extinction, in the case of Portuguese people it changed into a bearable feeling... The sweet and addicted feeling of hope dressed in an eternal sadness: Saudade... And that turned out as a portuguese people identity and cultural expression, specially in the case of Fado music. Of course nowadays the term Saudade lost that primal meaning because times changed... But portuguese people did refuse to let the word die, even though it changed into something more trivial, it kept the deepness, because like I said it turned out as a people cultural identity.

[@emanuelsantos5585]

Awesome 🇵🇹

[@jorgecosta1388]

Lyrics: I’ve tried to write A million other songs but Somehow I can’t move on, oh you’re gone Takes time, alright And I know it’s no one’s fault but Somehow I can’t move on, oh you’re gone Saudade = 'Longing' Saudade Nothing more that I can say Says it in a better way Saudade Saudade Nothing more that I can say Says it in a better way Tem tanto que trago comigo = There's so much (of him/her) left in me Foi sempre o meu porto de abrigo = (he/she) was always my safe place E agora nada faz sentido = And now nothing makes sense Perdi o meu melhor amigo = I lost my bestfriend E se não for demais = And if its not too much Peço por sinais = I ask for a sign Resta uma só palavra = There's only one word left Saudade Saudade Nothing more that I can say Says it in a better way Saudade Saudade Nothing more that I can say Says it in a better way Nothing more that I can say Says it in a better way I’ve tried, alright But it’s killing me inside Thought you’d be by my side always

[@paulas.9722]

🙏Thanks for your lovely reaction. GO PORTUGAL! 👏👏May I suggest you to react to Dimash, SOS 2021 from his Digital Show (an out of this world vocals, like Ankudinova)!? PLEASE, it's mesmerizing... ♥️From Portugal 🇵🇹

[@francisfree2010]

Thank you, thank you. Obrigado!!🤘👍💙

[@jorgeoliveira3868]

saudade saudade Portugal

[@kennyv47]

1:57 Finally someone knows Dido :D

[@saranissen6210]

This is so lovely and emotional, my 5th place. ❤️

[@mariasousagalito4240]

Muito obrigada! Thank you 🙂

[@TugaPowah]

Os meus pais iam adorar conhecer-te 🤭

[@TiagoSilvaESC]

Wow im so srprised you liked our entry xd

[@SC-bq7ob]

They have to change the staging to have an impact

[@wwbuzz]

Saudade hasn't any kind of translation to other languages. It is a specific word/meaning from Portugal and the Portuguese. It relates to the time of Discoveries when the sailors sailed from Portugal, leaving their families behind, and the feeling the mothers, sons, and wives had was more than a miss you. It was "Saudade," a strong emotion, coming from our most profound feeling when we lose someone when we don't see someone for a long, long time, more substantial than an "I miss so much"! "SAUDADE" - Everyone has, but only the Portuguese has a specific word for it. It is one of the Portuguese words that there isn't any kind of translation to other languages. SAUDADE is... SAUDADE!

[@MariaElsaRamos]

Thank you for your nice words about this Song. 💙

[@mariadevaux5830]

❤❤❤❤💯

[@CAVENDISH1970]

Saudade is an exclusively Portuguese word, it does not have a direct translation in other languages but it has a correlation with the word (missing), it is not necessarily a negative word, it is the expression of the nostalgic feeling far from someone who is far from a loved one, or from a place. This song "SAUDADE SAUDADE" was born after the death of Maro's Grandfather, and as he explains in "Portugues" she saw Grandfather as her emotional support, her shelter, and how her ground and support disappeared in one day. to the other, leaving a void in her heart. Saudade according to the context in which it is inserted can have a conutation of hope, joy of the reunion, or simply a deep pain and sadness of those who left and will never return... Saudade!

[@dariooliveira1751]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👸🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌍🌍🌍

[@diegodelmar1004]

🔥🇵🇹🔥

[@joanamoreira8496]

Song and voice Pure Magical 🥰

[@inesa.4727]

❤️❤️❤️ 🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹

[@EZON-K]

Materpiece 🇵🇹❤

[@pedrosousa3563]

Want a trick? Pronunce 'So Dad'. Embrace the 'Ew' in the end without the 'w'. You will spell it just fine. Saudade.

[@alicevenancio8838]

💜💜💜

[@monicaajesus]

Check for MARO singing Tears in Heaven, in a duet with Eric Clapton, on KZbin 🙌

[@hugomonteiro3640]

💛💛💛

[@_sam_gb_7285]

i think she wrote this song in english and portuguese cause she wanted all people to understand what she's singing about and i think this was the right choice but if it were 100% potuguese, it would be maybe more beautiful

[@fatimaseixas9627]

😍😍😍

[@marisacarvalho6083]

#Lisbon2023 or #Porto2023 please

[@andrevilhena4149]

SIMMMMMMM..KKKKKKK

[@fatimasequeira476]

❤️❤️❤️❤️🇵🇹

[@mariajoao4144]

🧡💚

[@fernandonabais8828]

I like your comment but I have to ad something that I don’t see mentioned anywhere: how female empowering this is. In an event where we expect the female performers to show their cleavages and legs, although the five girls are beautiful and they would look great in sexy outfits, they show such a serenity and grace just sitting there and giving and incredible emotional performance. Nothing against legs and cleavages but this is definitely another level. A total commitment to music as an art form and a conveyor of emotions. Never followed Eurovision but, as Portuguese I’m really proud of how profoundly different this is. 🥰. The final result in the competition is absolutely irrelevant.