A band that worked out the mix of rock and axé. This is the definition of A… Read Full Bio ↴A band that worked out the mix of rock and axé. This is the definition of Asa de Águia, which started its history in 1987 and became a kind of "institution" of the Carnival in Bahia and of the main micaretas (a small Carnival) of Brazil. With a solid formation, the band Asa de Águia is composed by five high-qualified musicians.

Durval Lelys, band leader, is the face of Asa de Águia. His irreverence made him a figure quite charismatic, knowing how to rock the public like no one else. Durval is an architect, graduated from UFBA, but he left the drawing board to devote himself to the art career. He is singer, guitarist and composes most of the hits of the group.

Leví Pereira is a very experienced bassist and vocalist, a musician of great personality, and is also a composer. He began his career at age 16, bringing all the knowledge of years of work with Armandinho and the whole family of unforgettable Osmar Macedo.

Leading the heartbeat rhythm of drums of Asa de Águia is Rady Santos. A known musician in Bahia and with a beat full of energy, he commands with strong hands the band marking. He began his career playing in dancing balls at the age 16 in Barrocas (BA), his home town. Besides drums, Rady is also a songwriter and sings in performances of Asa.

A Uruguayan player of keyboard, Ricardo Ferraro came to Brazil in January 1987 to visit the beaches of Bahia. He fell in love with the place and decided to stay in the land, where he met Durval Lelys who invited him to join the group. Currently, the musician is on solo career as DJ Rambo.

Ubajara Carvalho is the drummer of the band. He also came from the school of Dodô and Osmar, and he was invited by Durval and Levi to join Asa de Águia. Bajara is also a composer and has some successful partnerships with Luiz Caldas, Durval Lelys, Carlinhos Brown and David Sersan.

In the Carnival of Salvador, Asa leads the blocks CocoBambu and Me Abraça. In micaretas through the country, the band leads the block Cerveja & Coco, a partnership between Asa de Águia and Ivete Sangalo, since 2005.

In addition to the blocks, differentiated projects of shows such as Trivela, Mica Hall, Carna Hall, FeijoAsa, Cocobambu Folia, Asa Beach, ArraiAsa, Asa Country, Asa Beats and ASA 3D were also developed, adding more innovation to its performances. Always betting in a mix of rhythms, the band has gained increasingly differentiated publics and accumulating hits such as: Bota pra Ferver, Take it Easy, Qual É?, A Gente Pede Festa, Com Amor, Não Tem Lua, Oba Vou Passear, Cocobambu, Dia dos Namorados, Pra Lá de Bragadá, Xô Satanás, A Dança da Tartaruga, Manivela, Dança do Vampiro, Pit Bull, O Rei da Rua, Reino da Folia, Casamento Não, Salvador Dalino, Abalou, O Mago, Amor de Fé, Gênio da Lata, O Lobo, Gladiador, O Que Tem Que Ser Será, Simbora, Dia do Asa and Quebra Aê, which rendered six trophies as the best music in Carnival 2007 and was the most performed song in Carnival 2008 of Bahia.

Cocobambu
Asa de Águia Lyrics

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Cocobambu
Asa de Águia
Composição: Durval Lelys

Cocobambu, Cocobambu
Cocobambu, Cocobambu

Côco é bom

Côco é
Côco é bom no copo de bambu

Pé de coqueiro tem batuque e batuqueiro
Tem sabor de bambueiro
Tem bambu nesse quintal

Na maré mansa vem a brisa happy-hour
Tem o fogo da morena
E o axé do carnaval

Cocobambu é a pedida do verão
Me dê um copo por favor
Que eu vou cantar essa canção

É o amor
Vem cá meu bem, te dou uma flor

Tô ligado na Bahia
Viva o som de Salvador

Overall Meaning

The song "Cocobambu" by Asa de Águia is a celebration of the Brazilian summer and its carefree spirit. The song begins with the repetition of the phrase "Cocobambu" which refers to the drink made from coconut water served in a bamboo cup. The lyrics highlight the freshness and sweetness of the drink and its compatibility with the summer weather. The percussion and drum beats in the background mimic the sounds of the coconut trees, adding to the tropical vibe of the song.

The second verse talks about the ambiance of a typical place in Bahia; there is the sound of the drums played by the locals and the bamboo plants that flourish in the region. The lyrics mention a party that is going on with the calm sea breeze and the fire of a beautiful woman. The chorus is repeated, and it emphasizes that cocobambu is the drink of choice for the summer season, and the singer requests for a cup of it to continue singing.

The last verse is an ode to love and the popular Brazilian city of Salvador, known for its vibrant culture and music. The singer mentions he is "ligado" (attuned) to Bahia and dedicates a flower to a loved one, inviting her to enjoy the sound of music and to celebrate life with the drink that unites everyone - cocobambu.

Line by Line Meaning

Cocobambu, Cocobambu
Repetition of the title to emphasize it

Côco é bom
Coconut is good

Côco é
Coconut is

Côco é bom no copo de bambu
Coconut is good in a bamboo cup

Pé de coqueiro tem batuque e batuqueiro
The coconut tree has rhythm and musicians playing instruments

Tem sabor de bambueiro
It has the taste of bamboo

Tem bambu nesse quintal
There is bamboo in this backyard

Na maré mansa vem a brisa happy-hour
During low tide, there is a pleasant breeze like happy hour

Tem o fogo da morena
There is the fire of the dark-skinned woman

E o axé do carnaval
And the energy of the carnival

Cocobambu é a pedida do verão
Cocobambu is the summer's request