João E Maria
Caetano Veloso & Maria Bethânia Lyrics

Madeira de dar em doido é Jequitibá
Jequitibá is a type of tree with strong wood that can withstand much pressure.

Deixa a Mangueira passar
Let Mangueira (a famous samba school) pass through and make way for their greatness.

Sonhei que a avenida era toda verde e rosa
In my dream, the parade avenue was completely covered in green and pink, representing Mangueira's signature colors.

Que o coração da bateria mais poderosa
The heart of the most powerful percussion group was beating, like the heart of someone completely in love.

Pulsava feito o peito de alguém
It was pulsating strongly, like the chest of someone filled with intense emotion.

Completamente apaixonado
Completely in love and devoted to the music and energy of the parade.

Sacudindo o chão do corredor iluminado
Shaking the ground of the illuminated parade path with their powerful beats and energy.

Era surdo um
Someone who is deaf cannot hear the sounds of the carnival, but still feels the energy of it.

Ecoava o grado de guerra
The sound of war-like intensity echoed through the crowds.

Saía da garganta da galera
It came from the throats of those in the crowd, cheering and shouting passionately.

Onde o rio é mais baiano
The place where the river is most typically Bahian (a reference to the state of Bahia in Brazil).

Acordei era o dia mais feliz do ano
When I woke up it was the happiest day of the year, knowing that Mangueira had won the parade competition.

Rodopiava contra um céu de estrelas
Mangueira's flag was spinning against a star-filled sky.

O pavilhão amado
The beloved flag of the samba school, Mangueira.

Carregando as glórias do passado
Carrying the triumphs of the past into the present and future.

E um emblema
And a symbol that represents all of Mangueira's values and history.

Não mexe comigo, eu sou Mangueira
Don't mess with me, I am Mangueira, a powerful and respected presence in the carnival world.

É surdo um
Someone who is deaf cannot hear the sounds of the carnival, but still feels the energy of it.

Chegou ô, ô, ô, ô, a Mangueira chegou, ô, ô
Mangueira has arrived and their strong, vibrant energy is felt by all.

Mangueira teu cenário é uma beleza
Mangueira's environment is beautiful and captivating, created by nature itself.

Um morro com seus barracos de zinco
A hillside with small houses made of tin, where the people of Mangueira live.

Quando amanhece que esplendor
When the sun rises, the beauty of Mangueira's landscape becomes even more apparent.

Todo mundo te conhece ao longe
Everyone knows Mangueira from far away because of the unique and powerful sound of their percussion instruments.

Pelo som do teu tamborim, e o rufar de seu tambor
Recognized by the sound of their tambourines and the powerful beating of their drums.

Mangueira o teu passado de glória
Mangueira's history of triumphs and successes defines them and is always present.

'Tá gravado na história
It is written into the history of samba and carnival, never to be forgotten or erased.

Pra mostrar a essa gente
To show all the people who still doubt their greatness and significance.

Que o samba é lá em Mangueira
That the true heart of samba and carnival is found in Mangueira.

Salve salve, minha Estacão Primeira de Mangueira
Hail, hail, my beloved Mangueira samba school.

Minha querida Verde e Rosa
My dear, beloved samba school whose signature colors are green and pink.

Ô iaiá vem pra avenida ver meu guri desfilar, ô iaiá
Hey girl, come to the parade avenue to see my guy (referring to the parade participants) walking past.

Ô iaiá é a Mangueira fazendo o povo sambar
Hey girl, it's Mangueira making the people dance and celebrate.

Me leva que eu vou sonho meu
Take me with you to this dream (referring to the parade and carnival atmosphere).

Atrás da verde-e-rosa só não vai quem já morreu
Everyone follows Mangueira because of their powerful and captivating energy, no one can resist.

Quem me chamou? Mangueira
Who called me? It was Mangueira, summoning me to join in the celebration.

Chegou a hora, não dá mais pra segurar
The time has come, it is impossible to hold back any longer from joining in the fun and dancing.

Chamou pra sambar
Calling me to dance and celebrate the carnival like never before.

Não mexe comigo, eu sou a menina de Oyá
Don't mess with me, I am the fierce and powerful girl of Oyá, a deity in Afro-Brazilian religions.