"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).

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