Lura was born in Portugal to Cape-Verdean parents in 1975. Her father came from Santiago and her mother from São Nicolau. Initially she wanted to become a dancer or a swimming instructor. She became a singer at the age of seventeen when Juka, an artist from São Tomé and Príncipe, asked her to sing a duet with him for a music album. The album became a success, and subsequently she participated in productions by artists such as Bonga, Tito Paris, Paulo Flores and Paulinho Vieira.
In 1996 she recorded her first album Nha Vida with her own compositions. In 1997 she participated in the AIDS awareness project Red Hot + Lisbon among famous artists such as Caetano Veloso, Marisa Monte, Djavan, Bonga and Teresa Salgueiro. Further album productions and concerts all over Europe followed. In 2007 she sang her song Morna in the film Fados by Spanish film director Carlos Saura.
Bida Mariadu
Lura Lyrics
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Eiá eiá eiá
Nha fidju undi bu stá
Nha mãe m-bá djôbi bida
Bida tristi bida mariadu
Pensa noti mó ki-n ta fasi
Corri dia nada-n ka t'atcha
Oi disisperu ma mundu ê
duêdu / ma Déus ê grandi
Áh ãh ãh
Eiá eiá eiá
Nha fidju perta cintura
Ka bu dizanima nau
Bida ka dadu di mon beijadu
Bu tem ki tem força di vontadi
Na pobreza é pa spéra tempu
Leba ku koragi nos dia-a-dia
Maior é poder di Déus
Fladu si mu poi mô nu ta djudadu
Nha fidju ka bu pára nau
Mó quem ki ta spera sempri t'alcança
The lyrics of Lura's song Bida Mariadu revolve around the hardships of life, the struggles and the emotions one goes through in order to survive. The song is about a mother who works hard to provide for her daughter, who is also facing difficulties in life. The mother works hard to make ends meet and the daughter is appreciative of her efforts but is concerned about her future, thinking about the night and what she will do. The daughter has hope as she believes in God and his power to help them overcome their struggles.
Further, in the second verse of the song, the daughter describes how she has to stay close to her mother as they face life's challenges together. She feels that she is not going to be okay without the support of her mother, who always empowers her to take each day as it comes. Even though they are poor, they keep moving forward with courage and hope.
In conclusion, Bida Mariadu by Lura is a touching and emotional song that speaks to the heart of its listeners. It reminds people that life can be hard, but with courage, determination, and faith in God, they will overcome every hurdle.
Line by Line Meaning
Áh ãh ãh
Vocal sound effects used to express emotion and add emphasis.
Eiá eiá eiá
Vocal sound effects used to express emotion and add emphasis.
Nha fidju undi bu stá
My child, where are you?
Nha mãe m-bá djôbi bida
My mother worked hard to make a living.
Bida tristi bida mariadu
Life is often sad and difficult.
Pensa noti mó ki-n ta fasi
I often reflect on what I have done during the day.
Corri dia nada-n ka t'atcha
I run all day and still cannot catch up with everything I need to do.
Oi disisperu ma mundu ê
Sometimes I feel hopeless, but the world goes on.
duêdu / ma Déus ê grandi
But, God is greater.
Nha fidju perta cintura
My child is nearby.
Ka bu dizanima nau
I am not upset now.
Bida ka dadu di mon beijadu
Life is not just about material possessions or romantic relationships.
Bu tem ki tem força di vontadi
As long as you have the willpower, you have the strength.
Na pobreza é pa spéra tempu
In poverty, you have to wait for your time to come.
Leba ku koragi nos dia-a-dia
We must face our daily lives with courage.
Maior é poder di Déus
God's power is greater.
Fladu si mu poi mô nu ta djudadu
If I pray, God will help me.
Nha fidju ka bu pára nau
My child won't stop now.
Mó quem ki ta spera sempri t'alcança
Whoever keeps waiting will always succeed in achieving their goals.
Contributed by Sarah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.