É Hoje
Caetano Veloso Lyrics


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A minha alegria atravessou o mar
E ancorou na passarela
Fez um desembarque fascinante
No maior show da terra
Será que eu serei o dono dessa festa
Um rei

No meio de uma gente tão modesta
Eu vim descendo a serra
Cheio de euforia para desfilar
O mundo inteiro espera
Hoje é dia do riso chorar
Levei o meu samba pra mãe de santo rezar
BIS Contra o mal olhado eu carrego meu patuá
Eu levei!

Acredito
Acredito ser o mais valente nessa luta do rochedo como mar
E como ar!
É hoje o dia da alegria
E a tristeza, nem pode pensar em chegar
Diga espelho meu!
Diga espelho meu
Se há na avenida alguém mais feliz que eu




Diga espelho meu
Se há na avenida alguém mais feliz que eu

Overall Meaning

In "É Hoje," Caetano Veloso describes his joy and excitement for the biggest show on earth – presumably the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro – and his hope to be crowned as the king of the festival. His joy has crossed the sea and anchored on the catwalk, where he landed with a fascinating arrival. He feels confident about his chances of being the best among the modest people around him. Veloso then sings about his descent from the hills, where he is full of excitement to take part in the show. He believes today is a day to celebrate and forget about sadness. He took his samba to a mother saint to pray against the evil eye, and he brings his lucky charm with him to ward off bad luck. Veloso declares that he is the bravest in the rocky battle like the rock and sea, and air. He states that today is a day for joy and that sadness cannot even think of arriving at the festival.


The lyrics of "É Hoje" express the thrill and hope for success that participants feel during the Carnival in Brazil. It also highlights the importance of faith and luck in Brazilian culture. Veloso's self-assurance and his belief that he is the most courageous person in the tournament reveal the competitive nature of the festival. At the same time, it also portrays a moment of unity, where people can forget their worries and celebrate life together.


Line by Line Meaning

A minha alegria atravessou o mar
My happiness crossed the sea


E ancorou na passarela
And anchored on the runway


Fez um desembarque fascinante
Made a fascinating landing


No maior show da terra
In the greatest show on earth


Será que eu serei o dono dessa festa
Will I be the owner of this party?


Um rei
A king


No meio de uma gente tão modesta
In the midst of such modest people


Eu vim descendo a serra
I came down the mountain


Cheio de euforia para desfilar
Full of euphoria to parade


O mundo inteiro espera
The whole world is waiting


Hoje é dia do riso chorar
Today is the day when laughter cries


Levei o meu samba pra mãe de santo rezar
I took my samba to the mother of the saint to pray


BIS Contra o mal olhado eu carrego meu patuá
BIS Against the evil eye, I carry my amulet


Eu levei!
I brought it!


Acredito
I believe


Acredito ser o mais valente nessa luta do rochedo como mar
I believe to be the bravest in this fight of the rock like the sea


E como ar!
And like air!


É hoje o dia da alegria
Today is the day of happiness


E a tristeza, nem pode pensar em chegar
And sadness, cannot even think of coming


Diga espelho meu!
Tell me, my mirror!


Diga espelho meu
Tell me, my mirror


Se há na avenida alguém mais feliz que eu
If there's anyone on this avenue happier than me




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