Acabou o Carnaval

Today the people don't cry
Nor even celebrate
The carnival is over
The carnival is over
Today the people don't fight
Nor stir up trouble
Like a final verse
Like a final verse

A light that I don't see
But I know I perceive
That is among us
That is among us
Today is the child who cries
Who tomorrow celebrates
Because I know that for now
There is no end

No rush is seen
Such fleeting euphoria
The carnival is over
The carnival is over
Like an old shirt
Faded in gray
I see the empty street
Total discouragement

On the ground of the corners
Languid streamers
Morbid sequins
Morbid sequins
Restless three days
Today the people don't play
In this final chord
The carnival is over