Tradicão
Carolina Soares Lyrics

These lyrics, from Carolina Soares's song "Tradição," speak about the changing landscape of the Bexiga neighborhood in São Paulo, Brazil, and the nostalgia for the old traditions that have been lost. The first verse highlights the contrast between the present and the past, as it mentions how those who have never witnessed the samba at dawn should go to Bexiga to see it. This line suggests that the samba tradition, once vibrant and alive, has faded away.

The second verse continues to emphasize the loss of tradition, stating that samba no longer raises dust; instead, the asphalt has covered the ground where the samba used to take place. The singer recalls the saracura (a bird) and expresses longing for the old cordão, a group of people who used to parade together during traditional festivities. The mention of the saracura and the cordão symbolizes the fond memories and the sense of nostalgia the singer feels for the past.