Portuguese song · Mozambican protest song
Tio Manaque Chegou lyrics
English: Uncle Manaque Arrived
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What “Tio Manaque Chegou” is about
This song is a call for justice and transparency in Mozambique, specifically referencing a court case scheduled for the 17th. The main singer expresses the public's desire for answers and understanding from the Supreme Court, while a second voice raises questions about public access and media coverage. The song emphasizes the need for truth, fairness, and peace for the nation.
Tio Manaque Chegou lyrics with English translation
Each line in the original and in English. Translation and romanization by AI, to help you follow the song.
Tio Manaque chegou, já não há mais nada
Uncle Manaque arrived, there's nothing left
DIA 17 — QUEREMOS JUSTIÇA
DAY 17 — WE WANT JUSTICE
[Piano sozinho — melodia lenta e profunda] · Piano alone — slow and deep melody
Cá, cá, cá...
Here, here, here...
Moçambique, escuta!
Mozambique, listen!
Dia dezassete está a chegar,
The seventeenth is coming,
Há muitas perguntas no ar.
There are many questions in the air.
[Piano sozinho] · Piano alone
VOZ PRINCIPAL
MAIN VOICE
Dia dezassete, quem vai responder?
On the seventeenth, who will answer?
No Tribunal Supremo queremos compreender.
At the Supreme Court, we want to understand.
Venâncio Mondlane vai comparecer,
Venâncio Mondlane will appear,
E o povo quer saber o que vai acontecer.
And the people want to know what will happen.
Cinco juízes vão estar na sessão,
Five judges will be in session,
Procuradores e defesa na mesma questão.
Prosecutors and defense on the same issue.
Testemunhas vão falar, a verdade aparecer,
Witnesses will speak, the truth will appear,
Mas quem tem perguntas também quer compreender.
But those with questions also want to understand.
SEGUNDA VOZ
SECOND VOICE
Mas por que tanta preocupação?
But why so much concern?
Por que tanta gente nesta situação?
Why so many people in this situation?
VOZ PRINCIPAL
MAIN VOICE
Porque é um julgamento de grande dimensão,
Because it's a trial of great dimension,
Moçambique inteiro acompanha com atenção.
All of Mozambique is following with attention.
Não queremos guerra, não queremos confusão,
We don't want war, we don't want confusion,
Queremos justiça, queremos explicação.
We want justice, we want an explanation.
[Piano sozinho — melodia profunda] · Piano alone — deep melody
REFRÃO
CHORUS
Dia dezassete, queremos saber,
On the seventeenth, we want to know,
O que vai acontecer, queremos compreender.
What will happen, we want to understand.
Justiça para todos, verdade também,
Justice for all, truth as well,
Que ninguém seja condenado sem provas que tem.
May no one be condemned without evidence they have.
Dia dezassete, Moçambique vai olhar,
On the seventeenth, Mozambique will watch,
O Tribunal Supremo vai se pronunciar.
The Supreme Court will pronounce.
Não queremos ódio, não queremos divisão,
We don't want hate, we don't want division,
Queremos transparência nesta nação.
We want transparency in this nation.
SEGUNDA VOZ
SECOND VOICE
E a comunicação social, onde vai ficar?
And the media, where will it stand?
Por que tantos jornalistas não podem entrar?
Why can't so many journalists enter?
VOZ PRINCIPAL
MAIN VOICE
Há lugares reservados, outros vão disputar,
There are reserved places, others will dispute,
Quatro vagas rotativas para poder entrar.
Four rotating spots to be able to enter.
A informação é direito de toda a população,
Information is a right for all the population,
Será que todos terão a mesma oportunidade de informação?
Will everyone have the same opportunity for information?
SEGUNDA VOZ
SECOND VOICE
E as câmaras, vão poder filmar?
And the cameras, will they be able to film?
VOZ PRINCIPAL
MAIN VOICE
Há regras estabelecidas para acompanhar.
There are established rules to follow.
O tribunal anunciou nova tecnologia,
The court announced new technology,
Gravação e transcrição para maior agilidade.
Recording and transcription for greater agility.
[Piano sozinho — melodia longa, sem voz] · Piano alone — long melody, no voice
VOZ PRINCIPAL
MAIN VOICE
Moçambique, esta pergunta não quer calar,
Mozambique, this question won't be silenced,
Quantas famílias ainda estão a esperar?
How many families are still waiting?
Quantas lágrimas ficaram pelo caminho?
How many tears were left along the way?
Quantas pessoas procuram o seu destino?
How many people are searching for their destiny?
Não queremos vingança, não queremos sofrer,
We don't want revenge, we don't want to suffer,
Queremos que a justiça possa esclarecer.
We want justice to clarify.
Se existe acusação, que as provas possam falar,
If there is an accusation, may the evidence speak,
E que os direitos de todos se possam respeitar.
And may everyone's rights be respected.
SEGUNDA VOZ
SECOND VOICE
Então o que queremos afinal?
So what do we want after all?
VOZ PRINCIPAL
MAIN VOICE
Justiça verdadeira, igualdade para todos!
True justice, equality for all!
Que a verdade seja maior do que os interesses!
May truth be greater than interests!
Que a paz não seja apenas uma palavra!
May peace not be just a word!
Que Moçambique não volte a sofrer!
May Mozambique not suffer again!
[Piano sozinho — melodia emocional] · Piano alone — emotional melody
REFRÃO FINAL
FINAL CHORUS
Dia dezassete, queremos saber,
On the seventeenth, we want to know,
O que vai acontecer, queremos comp
What will happen, we want to understand
Lines explained
“No Tribunal Supremo queremos compreender.”
At the Supreme Court, we want to understand.
This line highlights the central demand of the song: for the Supreme Court to provide clarity and answers regarding the upcoming trial.
“Queremos justiça, queremos explicação.”
We want justice, we want an explanation.
This line clearly states the core desire of the people: not for conflict, but for fairness and a full explanation of events.
“Que ninguém seja condenado sem provas que tem.”
May no one be condemned without evidence they have.
This line emphasizes a fundamental principle of justice, that condemnation should only occur with solid proof, reflecting a concern for due process.
Portuguese words from this song
Learning Portuguese? These words come straight from the lyrics.
- justiça
- justice
- compreender
- to understand
- povo
- people
- verdade
- truth
- transparência
- transparency
About this recording
“Tio Manaque Chegou” is a Portuguese song, made by a SongUp AI listener with SongUp AI.
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Questions about “Tio Manaque Chegou”
What does “Tio Manaque Chegou” mean in English?
“Tio Manaque Chegou” means “Uncle Manaque Arrived” in English.
What is “Tio Manaque Chegou” about?
This song is a call for justice and transparency in Mozambique, specifically referencing a court case scheduled for the 17th. The main singer expresses the public's desire for answers and understanding from the Supreme Court, while a second voice raises questions about public access and media coverage. The song emphasizes the need for truth, fairness, and peace for the nation.
Is there an English translation of the “Tio Manaque Chegou” lyrics?
Yes. Every line of “Tio Manaque Chegou” is translated into English on this page. The translation was written by AI to help you follow the song, so a few lines may lose some nuance.
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