Graça Santa Maria
Belinda Lyrics


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Sol manxé, sol ta ratchá
Corpe salgode, nôs praia morena
Bronze na pele ki ta brilha
Oi oh, santa maria

Morabeza ta bem morode
Ondas de mar na sé desaforo
Tude gente ta ′precia beleza
Oi oh, santa maria

Ta fazé parte dun paraiso
Oh que sabe na munde
Santa maria
Tude es calor, tude es sabor
Ta fazé parte de santa maria

Na noitada dun violão
Num balonçe dun cavaquinhe
N'arcada dun rabecada
Oi oh, santa maria

Ta fazé parte dun paraiso
Oh que sabe na munde
Santa maria
Tude es calor, tude es sabor
Ta fazé parte de santa maria

Ó mar, ó sol, ó luar, ó pove
Na graça de santa maria
Nhor Dês, ′cê bençoa
Pa ka tcha nada tormenta nôs mar




Cristalisa nôs salina, nôs sal
Graça de santa maria

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Belinda's song Graça Santa Maria describe the beauty and allure of the beach town of Santa Maria in Cape Verde. The song speaks of the warmth of the sand and sun, the shimmering bronze skin of beachgoers, and the captivating beauty of the ocean waves. The title of the song, "Graça Santa Maria," translates to "Grace of Santa Maria," further emphasizing the idea that the town is a paradise. The lyrics also mention the presence of music - the sound of guitars, cavaquinhos, and rabecas - which adds to the relaxed and joyful atmosphere of the place.


The song also mentions "Morabeza," a term in Cape Verdean Creole that refers to a sense of hospitality, warmth, and friendliness. The lyrics suggest that this quality is evident in the people of Santa Maria, as they all appreciate the beauty around them. The song speaks to the power of nature, with the presence of the sun, sea, and moon all being celebrated as part of the town's charm. The final lines of the song refer to Nhor Dês, a saint who is believed to protect sailors and fishermen, emphasizing the importance of the ocean in the culture of Santa Maria.


Overall, "Graça Santa Maria" is a celebration of the natural beauty, hospitality, and culture of Santa Maria in Cape Verde.


Line by Line Meaning

Sol manxé, sol ta ratchá
The scorching sun is beating down on us


Corpe salgode, nôs praia morena
Our brown skin is salty from the sea


Bronze na pele ki ta brilha
Our skin shines like bronze


Oi oh, santa maria
Oh, Santa Maria


Morabeza ta bem morode
Hospitality is thriving


Ondas de mar na sé desaforo
Waves crash onto the shore


Tude gente ta ′precia beleza
Everyone appreciates the beauty


Oi oh, santa maria
Oh, Santa Maria


Ta fazé parte dun paraiso
It is a part of paradise


Oh que sabe na munde
Only the world knows


Santa maria
Santa Maria


Tude es calor, tude es sabor
It has all the warmth and flavor


Ta fazé parte de santa maria
It is a part of Santa Maria


Na noitada dun violão
In the night with a guitar


Num balonçe dun cavaquinhe
With the rhythm of a cavaquinho


N'arcada dun rabecada
In the arches with a rebec


Oi oh, santa maria
Oh, Santa Maria


Ta fazé parte dun paraiso
It is a part of paradise


Oh que sabe na munde
Only the world knows


Santa maria
Santa Maria


Tude es calor, tude es sabor
It has all the warmth and flavor


Ta fazé parte de santa maria
It is a part of Santa Maria


Ó mar, ó sol, ó luar, ó pove
Oh sea, oh sun, oh moon, oh people


Na graça de santa maria
In the grace of Santa Maria


Nhor Dês, ′cê bençoa
Lord bless us


Pa ka tcha nada tormenta nôs mar
So that no storm can disturb our sea


Cristalisa nôs salina, nôs sal
Crystalize our salt pans and salt


Graça de santa maria
Grace of Santa Maria




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@lastsanitystreak8443

Sol manxé, sol ta ratchá
Corpe salgode, nôs praia morena
Bronze na pele ki ta brilha
Oi oh, santa maria
(x2)
Morabeza ta bem morode
Ondas de mar na sé desaforo
Tude gente ta ´precia beleza
Oi oh, santa maria
(x2)
Ta fazé parte dun paraiso
Oh que sabe na munde
Santa maria
Tude es calor, tude es sabor
Ta fazé parte de santa maria

Na noitada dun violão
Num balonçe dun cavaquinhe
N´arcada dun rabecada
Oi oh, santa maria
(X2)
Ta fazé parte dun paraiso
Oh que sabe na munde
Santa maria
Tude es calor, tude es sabor
Ta fazé parte de santa maria

Ó mar, ó sol, ó luar, ó pove
Na graça de santa maria
Nhor Dês, ´cê bençoa
Pa ka tcha nada tormenta nôs mar
Cristalisa nôs salina, nôs sal (x3)
Graça de santa maria (x5)



All comments from YouTube:

@andersonfrancisco2478

2024, alguém?

@aderitobelmiromartinsmundo5293

2024 alguém??

@user-fd1tp7fz5g

❤linda música de nha terra Cabo Verde, que saudades!!!

@IVANILSONSANTANA1

Um dia vou conhecer cabo verde ❤😍 abraço BRASIL 🇧🇷

@ruisilva779

Não te vais te arrepender acredita; mas todo cuidado é pouco porque senão podes viver lá e esquecer a família. O povo é muito acolhedor. 🤣🤣🤣

@dulcecosta468

Essas músicas me fazem muito lembrar da minha família aquela festa no quintal saudades 😔 de Angola 🇦🇴😭😭😭👌🏽 amo essa musica

@nossosmomentos5082

Falaste tudo mana😢

@flaviadecarvalho3993

Nostalgia. Tempos que já não voltam,só resta saudades

@lastsanitystreak8443

Sol manxé, sol ta ratchá
Corpe salgode, nôs praia morena
Bronze na pele ki ta brilha
Oi oh, santa maria
(x2)
Morabeza ta bem morode
Ondas de mar na sé desaforo
Tude gente ta ´precia beleza
Oi oh, santa maria
(x2)
Ta fazé parte dun paraiso
Oh que sabe na munde
Santa maria
Tude es calor, tude es sabor
Ta fazé parte de santa maria

Na noitada dun violão
Num balonçe dun cavaquinhe
N´arcada dun rabecada
Oi oh, santa maria
(X2)
Ta fazé parte dun paraiso
Oh que sabe na munde
Santa maria
Tude es calor, tude es sabor
Ta fazé parte de santa maria

Ó mar, ó sol, ó luar, ó pove
Na graça de santa maria
Nhor Dês, ´cê bençoa
Pa ka tcha nada tormenta nôs mar
Cristalisa nôs salina, nôs sal (x3)
Graça de santa maria (x5)

@josesantana4604

Obrigadoo

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