Maomeno
Axé Bahia Lyrics

Mao mao mao mao
Repetitive chant to signal the start of the song

Maomeno
A simplified and fun way to say 'mais ou menos', meaning 'so-so' or 'just okay'

Mao mao maomeno
Repeating the phrase 'maomeno' with chanting to liven up the song

Maomeno levanta una mano
Get involved and raise a hand to the rhythm

Maomeno levanta o piá
Another call to action - 'piá' means child in Brazilian Portuguese, so this line translates to 'raise your child up' in a fun and playful way

Maomeno girando su cuerpo
Keep the energy going by moving your body

Meneando pra ver como es
Shake it to see what happens and have some fun

Ela adora ese ritmo
She loves this rhythm and can't get enough of it

Ele não sabe sambar
He doesn't know how to samba, a popular dance style in Brazil

Ela requebra, rebola,
She moves her body and dances provocatively

remexe e mexe seus pes sem parar
She moves and shakes her feet non-stop

Ele nao gosta de festa
He doesn't like parties or social events

Ela so quer agitar
She just wants to dance and have a good time

Ele nao tira, nao da una
He doesn't take part or engage with the festivities

Viradinha nao joga as mao para o ar
He doesn't even throw his hands up in the air for the 'viradinha', a popular dance move in Brazil

Pega na cabeça, pega na bundinha,
This line is all about touching and physically engaging with your partner or fellow dancers, in safe and appropriate ways

Pega no pezinho dele
Literally, 'grab his little foot', which in this context means 'get into the groove' with your dance partner

Pega no queixinho pega na cintura,
More playful and flirty touches, with a focus on the face and waist

Pega na boquinha dela
Grab her lips - another playful way to engage with your dance partner

Treme treme treme
A call to shake and move your body

Treme treme treme
Repeat of the above line