Victoria Nicole “Esperança” Lyrics in English

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Portugal in Junior Eurovision 2024: Victoria Nicole with “Esperança”

Victoria Nicole, 13, is originally from Venezuela but now lives in Portugal with her parents. Her talent for music and television is well-recognised, especially after winning The Voice Kids Portugal. Throughout the show, she delivered remarkable performances, with a standout being her cover of “Voilà” by Barbara Pravi, the French entry at Eurovision 2021.

Victoria began training her voice at the age of five, attending a music academy with the clear dream of becoming a singer. She has performed extensively in both Venezuela and Portugal and has ventured into the theatrical world, including a role in the musical Peter Pan. In addition to her vocal achievements, she studied piano for five years and ukulele for two, and is now passionate about songwriting. Her Junior Eurovision entry, “Esperança,” marks her debut single, signaling the start of an exciting journey in her music career.

Victoria has an adorable dog named Copita, who often accompanies her while she records covers at home. Copita has become a little part of Victoria’s musical journey, providing comfort and companionship during her creative moments. Victoria loves recording and sharing covers, often including songs by Venezuelan artists to honour her roots. Alongside music, she enjoys drawing and cooking, which are two of her favourite hobbies. When it comes to Eurovision and its legendary acts, Victoria is a huge fan of ABBA, the iconic band that won Eurovision for Sweden in 1974.

What do the “Esperança” lyrics mean?

The English title of Victoria’s song is “Hope,” and this theme lies at the heart of the song. The lyrics are a blend of Portuguese and Spanish, paying tribute to both Victoria’s Venezuelan roots and the host country of this year’s Junior Eurovision. The song’s message emphasises the importance of hope in fuelling dreams and the belief in brighter days.

Amid the challenges of daily life, the song serves as a reminder to take pride in personal progress and to appreciate each day as a gift: “Every day is an achievement/ That at the end of the day/ Fills my heart.” The chorus underscores Victoria’s unwavering belief in her dreams, and her determination to fight each day to make them a reality, driven by her strong hope.

The song also imparts valuable lessons, such as ignoring those who try to bring you down and persevering when all doors seem closed: “Several doors closed when I tried to enter/ Almost no one trusted me but I did it.” As Victoria notes in the lyrics, she isn’t just singing a song — she’s sharing the story of her life. 

“Esperança” lyrics – Victoria Nicole (Portugal JESC 2024)

Lyrics and music: Bárbara Tinoco, Nininho Vaz Maia, Victoria Nicole

Original text

Necesito esperanza
Por un día mejor
Una vida mejor
Por todos mis sueños

Cada dia mais uma montanha
Que a minha alma apanha
Sem pensar no amanhã
Cada dia uma conquista
Que no final do dia
Enche o meu coração

Eu acredito no meu sonho
E vou lutar
Para um dia o concretizar

Mi corazón
Cree
Es mi sueño
Déjenlo ser

Várias portas se fecharam quando tentei entrar
Quase ninguém confiava mas cheguei a acreditar
Dizem que a vida às vezes não é como se quer
Eu aprendi isso e não foi com os outros sequer

Foi comigo mesma, com os meus sonhos e ambições
E um desses sonhos é chegar aos corações
Porque tudo o que é música não são só canções
É a minha história que canto com muito amor

Sempre haverá muralhas
Mas se tens
Esperança
As superarás
Porque afinal

Necesito esperanza
Por un día mejor
Una vida mejor
Por todos mis sueños

Mi corazón
Cree
Es mi sueño
Déjenlo ser

Se queremos
Concretizar um sonho
Temos de lutar por ele
Mesmo que sejam noites sem sono
Confía en ti
Si tienes un sueño dale tiempo y verás

Lucha por él
Sueña por él
Tienes que creer
Solo lucha y lucha por él

Necesito eѕperanzа

English translation

I need hope
For a better day
A better life
For all my dreams

Every day another mountain
That my soul takes on
Without thinking about tomorrow
Every day is an achievement
That at the end of the day
Fills my heart

I believe in my dream
And I will fight
To make it happen one day

My heart
Believes
It’s my dream
Let it be

Several doors closed when I tried to enter
Almost no one trusted me but I did it
They say that life is sometimes not how you want it
I learned that and it wasn’t even from others

It was with myself, with my dreams and ambitions
And one of those dreams is to reach hearts
Because music is not just songs
It’s my story that I sing with lots of love

There will always be walls
But if you have
Hope
You will overcome them
Because after all

I need hope
For a better day
A better life
For all my dreams

My heart
Believes
It’s my dream
Let it be

If we want to
Make a dream come true
We have to fight for it
Even if there are sleepless nights
Trust yourself
If you have a dream, give it time and you will see

Fight for it
Dream for it
You hаve to believe
Juѕt fight, fight for it

I need hope

What do you think of “Esperança” by Victoria Nicole. Is this one of your favourites in this year’s contest? Let us know in the comments below.