Portuguese song · samba tribute
Verso 1) lyrics
English: Verse 1)
- Portuguese
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What “Verso 1)” is about
This song is a vibrant tribute to Tallita, celebrating her as a respected leader at MARÁGUA, a caring individual, and a passionate samba enthusiast. Her family and friends express their deep love and gratitude, highlighting her supportive nature and the joy she brings to their lives, especially through her involvement in samba. The lyrics paint a picture of a woman who balances professional respect with a lively spirit and a generous heart.
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Verso 1)
Verse 1)
Abram alas que o samba vai passar,
Make way, for samba is coming through,
Para a filha da Helena e do Paulo Braz!
For the daughter of Helena and Paulo Braz!
Irmã da Ysabelle, estrela a brilhar,
Ysabelle's sister, a shining star,
Ao lado da Carol, construindo a paz.
Alongside Carol, building peace.
Na MARÁGUA comanda com muito respeito,
At MARÁGUA, she leads with great respect,
Trata os colaboradores do fundo do peito.
Treats collaborators from the bottom of her heart.
Uma gestora justa, de fibra e valor,
A fair manager, of grit and value,
Que bota água na fonte e no mundo põe amor!
Who puts water in the fountain and love in the world!
(Verso 2) · Verse 2
Mas quando o couro come e o cavaco chora,
But when the going gets tough and the cavaco cries,
A nossa Talitinha não quer saber de hora!
Our little Talita doesn't care about the time!
No bloco Unidos dos Cachorros ela vai pra avenida,
In the Unidos dos Cachorros block, she goes to the avenue,
Com o surdo no peito, ditando a batida!
With the surdo on her chest, dictating the beat!
É o coração da bateria, o bum-bum que ecoa,
She is the heart of the bateria, the booming sound that echoes,
O orgulho da família Martins, essa gente boa!
The pride of the Martins family, these good people!
Prima e sobrinha que a todos ampara,
Cousin and niece who supports everyone,
Uma mulher solidária, uma joia tão rara.
A supportive woman, such a rare jewel.
(Refrão) · Chorus
Parabéns, Tallita! Salve a sua luz!
Happy birthday, Tallita! Hail your light!
É o som do seu surdo que a gente conduz.
It's the sound of your surdo that we lead.
Você é o presente que Deus nos enviou,
You are the gift that God sent us,
O nosso tesouro que o samba abençoou!
Our treasure that samba blessed!
(Verso 3) · Verse 3
Sem discriminar ninguém, sempre pronta a ajudar,
Without discriminating anyone, always ready to help,
Seu dom mais bonito é o de acolher e somar.
Your most beautiful gift is to welcome and add.
Você é necessária, o nosso porto seguro,
You are essential, our safe harbor,
A certeza de um abraço no presente e no futuro.
The certainty of an embrace in the present and future.
Por isso a nossa eterna retribuição,
Therefore, our eternal retribution,
É te amar pra sempre, de todo o coração!
Is to love you forever, with all our heart!
(Ponte) · Bridge
Pedimos a Deus muita saúde e proteção,
We ask God for much health and protection,
Para a nossa Talitinha, que é pura emoção.
For our little Talita, who is pure emotion.
Que o seu caminhar seja sempre de luz,
May your path always be of light,
Seguindo o caminho que o bem introduz.
Following the path that good introduces.
(Sustentação do Refrão) · Chorus Sustain
Parabéns, Tallita! Salve a sua luz!
Happy birthday, Tallita! Hail your light!
É o som do seu surdo que a gente conduz.
It's the sound of your surdo that we lead.
Você é o presente que Deus nos enviou,
You are the gift that God sent us,
O nosso tesouro que o samba abençoou!
Our treasure that samba blessed!
(Final - Bateria empolgada com convenções e breques) · Ending - Excited bateria with conventions and breaks
Olha o repique! Olha o tamborim!
Look at the repique! Look at the tamborim!
Parabéns, Talitinha, o seu samba não tem fim!
Happy birthday, Talitinha, your samba has no end!
Viva a Tallita!
Long live Tallita!
Lines explained
“Mas quando o couro come e o cavaco chora,”
But when the going gets tough and the cavaco cries,
This line uses idiomatic expressions related to samba and Brazilian culture. 'Quando o couro come' literally means 'when the leather eats' but is an idiom for 'when the going gets tough' or 'when things get intense.' 'Cavaco chora' means 'the cavaco cries,' referring to the sound of the cavaco (a small string instrument) being played intensely, often in a melancholic or passionate way, indicating
“Com o surdo no peito, ditando a batida!”
With the surdo on her chest, dictating the beat!
The 'surdo' is a large bass drum used in samba baterias (percussion ensembles). Having it 'no peito' (on her chest) signifies her deep involvement and passion, as the surdo is often carried and played in this manner, feeling its vibrations directly.
“É o som do seu surdo que a gente conduz.”
It's the sound of your surdo that we lead.
This line connects Tallita's essence to the surdo, implying that her spirit and energy are what drive the samba. 'Que a gente conduz' means 'that we lead' or 'that guides us,' suggesting her surdo playing is central to the group's performance and spirit.
Portuguese words from this song
Learning Portuguese? These words come straight from the lyrics.
- Abram alas
- Make way
- cavaco
- a small string instrument, similar to a ukulele, used in samba
- surdo
- a large bass drum used in samba
- bateria
- a percussion ensemble in samba
- acolher
- to welcome, to embrace
About this recording
“Verso 1)” is a Portuguese song, made by a SongUp AI listener with SongUp AI.
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Questions about “Verso 1)”
What does “Verso 1)” mean in English?
“Verso 1)” means “Verse 1)” in English.
What is “Verso 1)” about?
This song is a vibrant tribute to Tallita, celebrating her as a respected leader at MARÁGUA, a caring individual, and a passionate samba enthusiast. Her family and friends express their deep love and gratitude, highlighting her supportive nature and the joy she brings to their lives, especially through her involvement in samba. The lyrics paint a picture of a woman who balances professional respect with a lively spirit and a generous heart.
Is there an English translation of the “Verso 1)” lyrics?
Yes. Every line of “Verso 1)” 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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