Song For My Father
Carmen Souza Lyrics
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Na bord daquês navio
El ta trabalha viaja ta tchora sodade di volta
Ta luta pam vivê
Ma sempre el ta voltá
Chei d' ligria pa dam
Dipôs de tont temp na mar
Ess ê um canção pa exalta sê exempl sê herança pa mim
Força de vontade, carinh
Um vida tud ta luta ta viaja ta conquista tud mund
Note ta parecê sem fim
Ma sempre el ta voltá
Chei d'ligria pa dam
Depôs de tont temp na mar
Nha pai
The lyrics of Carmen Souza's song "Song for My Father" are a tribute to her father who has spent his entire life at sea. The song paints a picture of her father's life, working on the deck of a ship and traveling far away from home, with a deep feeling of longing for his return. Despite the challenges he faces, he always manages to come back, full of joy and life.
The song has a nostalgic and emotional tone to it, and Souza uses Cape Verdean creole to express her feelings towards her father's life. She celebrates her father's legacy and enduring spirit, his determination and love, and how he has inspired her to fight for her dreams.
Overall, “Song for My Father” is a song that pays homage to the hardworking, persevering fathers who provide for their families and leave an indelible impression on their children.
Line by Line Meaning
Ess ê um canção pa nha pai qui passá tud sê vida na mar
This is a song for my father who spent his whole life at sea.
Na bord daquês navio
On the deck of those ships.
El ta trabalha viaja ta tchora sodade di volta
He works, travels, and cries when he thinks about coming back home.
Ta luta pam vivê
He fights to live.
Ma sempre el ta voltá
But he always comes back.
Chei d' ligria pa dam
Full of joy to give.
Dipôs de tont temp na mar
After so much time at sea.
Nha pai
My father.
Ess ê um canção pa exalta sê exempl sê herança pa mim
This is a song to celebrate his example, his legacy for me.
Força de vontade, carinh
Strength of will, love.
Um vida tud ta luta ta viaja ta conquista tud mund
A life of fighting, traveling, and conquering the world.
Note ta parecê sem fim
It seems endless.
Ma sempre el ta voltá
But he always comes back.
Chei d'ligria pa dam
Full of joy to give.
Depôs de tont temp na mar
After so much time at sea.
Nha pai
My father.
Contributed by Aaron O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nazerkenurbek4709
This little SONG FOR MY FATHER
Does things that no other
Can do,
As 1 sing it to you.
It has a rhythm and rhyme
That will fasten his memory
In time,
As his beauty shines through.
For through my mind and soul
My heart will always hold
A special place for him
It's true.
Second chorus
We bow our heads and we pray
Every day's Father's Day
Let's review
All that he means to you.
Our Mother's love is real nice
But old Dad sacrificed
For us too
Let us give him his due.
We're very proud to be
In his biography
We sing this song for him
And you.
@nazar.shorts
This little song for my father
Does things that no other
Can do
As I sing it to you
It has a rhythm and rhyme
That will fasten his memory
In time
As his beauty shines through
For through my mind and soul
My heart will always hold
A special place for him
It's true
We bow our heads and we pray
Every day's Father's Day
Let's review
All that he means to you
Our mother's love is real nice
But old Dad sacrificed
For us too
Let us give him his due
We're very proud to be
In his biography
We sing this song for him
And you
@mariaschafer9427
Ess ê um canção pa nha pai qui passá tud sê vida na mar
Na bord daquês navio
El ta trabalha viaja ta tchora sodade di volta
Ta luta pam vivê
Ma sempre el ta voltá
Chei d’ ligria pa dam
Dipôs de tont temp na mar
Nha pai
Ess ê um canção pa exalta sê exempl sê herança pa mim
Força de vontade, carinh
Um vida tud ta luta ta viaja ta conquista tud mund
Note ta parecê sem fim
Ma sempre el ta voltá
Chei d’ligria pa dam
Depôs de tont temp na mar
Nha pai
@benolielandria2604
Well this is like a melange of everything i got in my life. I started listenning seriously jazz 8 years ago, with Horace Silver and song for my father and then the cabo verde blues album. I played these album hundred of time. At the same time i dated a girl from cabo verde (boa vista) who is now my wife, and we got two kids. Needles to say i'm waiting for the album !!!
@MillicentStClaire
She embodies the spirit of the song. What a beautiful and playful rendition! Her band is rocking it beautifully.
@huguesduchesne7057
C ca qu'il faut faire.💓
@petibosco
merci a horace Silver, paix a son ame depuis peu magnifique interpretation............................le pianiste mene tjrs le jeu excellent!
@mizpahboy7513
Carmen Souza was/is so underrated and so underplayed. Fierce talent that is only surpassed by her fierce beauty.
@luiscosta6487
I agree 100% with you !!!!
@lilyg6701
So true
@cgom8765
Saudades imensas de nha pai❤️
Um abraço fraterno daqui do Brasil para os irmãos de Cabo Verde!🤗💚
@cgom8765
Aguardo te com entusiasmo para que cante aqui em meu país. Deus te abençoe, Carmen🙏
@moisesfloresflores876
¡¡¡Si alguna vez hubo un hombre respetuoso, ordenado, y responsable. Humilde, agradecido y generoso... Ese era mi papa!!!