S
1963 Lyrics
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De não possuir grande beleza
Xica da Silva
Surgiu no seio
Da mais alta nobreza.
O contratador
João Fernandes de Oliveira
A comprou
E a mulata que era escrava
Sentiu forte transformação,
Trocando o gemido da senzala
Pela fidalguia do salão.
Com a influência e o poder do seu amor,
Que superou
A barreira da cor,
Francisca da Silva
Do cativeiro zombou ôôôôô
ôôô, ôô, ôô.
No Arraial do Tijuco,
Lá no Estado de Minas,
Hoje lendária cidade,
Seu lindo nome é Diamantina,
Onde nasceu a Xica que manda,
Deslumbrando a sociedade,
Com o orgulho e o capricho da mulata,
Importante, majestosa e invejada.
Para que a vida lhe tornasse mais bela,
João Fernandes de Oliveira
Mandou construir
Um vasto lago e uma belíssima galera
E uma riquíssima liteira
Para conduzi-la
Quando ela ia assistir à missa na capela.
The song "S" tells the story of Xica da Silva, a woman born into slavery in the Arraial do Tijuco region of Brazil in the 18th century. Despite her lack of physical beauty, Xica was purchased by João Fernandes de Oliveira, a contractor, and became his companion. Through the power and influence of their love, Xica was able to transcend the barriers of her race and society, and rise to become an important and envied figure in the social circles of her time.
The lyrics describe how João Fernandes de Oliveira built a vast lake, a beautiful sailboat, and a rich litter for Xica to use when she attended mass at the local chapel, highlighting the extravagance of their lifestyle. The song also mentions the city of Diamantina, where Xica was born and where she dazzled the high society with her beauty, pride, and determination.
Overall, "S" is a celebration of Xica da Silva's life and legacy. The song recognizes her as a symbol of resistance and resilience, and as a powerful example of the transformative power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Apesar
Despite
De não possuir grande beleza
Not having great beauty
Xica da Silva
Xica da Silva
Surgiu no seio
Emerged in the midst
Da mais alta nobreza.
Of the highest nobility.
O contratador
The contractor
João Fernandes de Oliveira
João Fernandes de Oliveira
A comprou
Bought her
Para ser a sua companheira.
To be his companion.
E a mulata que era escrava
And the mulatto who was a slave
Sentiu forte transformação,
Felt a strong transformation,
Trocando o gemido da senzala
Exchanging the groans of the slave quarters
Pela fidalguia do salão.
For the elegance of the salon.
Com a influência e o poder do seu amor,
With the influence and power of her love
Que superou
That overcame
A barreira da cor,
The barrier of color,
Francisca da Silva
Francisca da Silva
Do cativeiro zombou ôôôôô
Mocked captivity
ôôô, ôô, ôô.
No Arraial do Tijuco,
In the Arraial do Tijuco,
Lá no Estado de Minas,
Over there in the State of Minas
Hoje lendária cidade,
Now a legendary city,
Seu lindo nome é Diamantina,
Its beautiful name is Diamantina,
Onde nasceu a Xica que manda,
Where Xica, who commands, was born,
Deslumbrando a sociedade,
Dazzling society,
Com o orgulho e o capricho da mulata,
With the pride and whims of the mulatto,
Importante, majestosa e invejada.
Important, majestic, and envied.
Para que a vida lhe tornasse mais bela,
So that life would become more beautiful for her,
João Fernandes de Oliveira
João Fernandes de Oliveira
Mandou construir
Ordered to be built
Um vasto lago e uma belíssima galera
A vast lake and a beautiful gallery
E uma riquíssima liteira
And a very rich litter
Para conduzi-la
To transport her
Quando ela ia assistir à missa na capela.
When she went to attend mass in the chapel.
Contributed by Charlotte D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Amy Welsh
Seriously. Thanks for keeping it simple and to the point.
B d
How much did he talk about the coin he said he was going to talk about
Selena Sanchez
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Melissa Ahapowwong
Hi! I have a coin collection from my family and have two questions:
1) I have a 1963 penny that is incredibly shiny (mirror-like). Is it worth anything? …and how can I get it appraised without sending/leaving it with anyone? (I have pics)
2) What coin storage system do you recommend and where can I buy it? (I have 300+ coins …wheat pennies, regular pennies, half dollars, dollars, Sachagawea dollar and pre-1964 quarters)
GT: Jason Pipkin
6:20 it'd be helpful to put an example of the regular penny zoomed in next to the double dye.
Doctor J
Watching this while holding a 63 penny
Friheten
Me also hold a 58 and 59 d penny