"Força" (English: "Strength") is sung mainly in English, with the chorus completely in the Portuguese language. The song was chosen as the official anthem of the 2004 European Football Championship held in Portugal. Furtado (from a press release to promote the album): "When I was touring in Portugal, people would frequently say goodbye to me by saying 'Forca,' which is Portuguese slang. It translates as 'Keep going,' or 'Kick ass.' It's also associated with sports, especially football (soccer). I put a feminine twist on th… read more
"Força" (English: "Strength") is sung mainly in English, with the chorus completely in the Portuguese language. The song was cho… read more
"Força" (English: "Strength") is sung mainly in English, with the chorus completely in the Portuguese language. The song was chosen as the official anthem of the 200… read more
Nelly Kim Furtado (born December 2, 1978 in Vancouver, British Columbia) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. Furtado has sold over 40 million records worldwide, making her one of the most successful Canadian artists. She is widely known for her musical versatility and genre experimentation. She first gained fame with her trip hop-inspired debut album, Whoa, Nelly! (2000), which was a critical and commercial success that spawned two top-10 singles on the Billboard Hot 100, "I'm Like a Bird" and "Turn Off the Light". The first of the two singles won her a Gra… read more
Nelly Kim Furtado (born December 2, 1978 in Vancouver, British Columbia) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. Furtado has sold over 40 million records worldwide, making her one of the most … read more
Nelly Kim Furtado (born December 2, 1978 in Vancouver, British Columbia) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. Furtado has sold over 40 million records worldwide, making her one of the most successful Canadian artists. She is widely kno… read more