Tradicão
Carranza Lyrics
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capoeira, sua forma de expressão, sua cultura, sua religião.
Um sonho vivo, imortalizado, na obra de vários poetas,
uma porta que se abre, uma janela que se fecha,
mas o sol ainda entra pela fresta, a cruz contra o arco e a flecha,
o mais antigo sonho do homem, ser o sol, ser a flecha.
Levantar a cabeça e olhar para trás, sem peso em culpa, nada mais,
sem maldade no peito, dor no coração, pra finalmente então, encontrar a paz,
todos povos, unidos, irmãos, mas cada uma com sua história, sua tradição,
e quebrar a corrente, não por a perder, lutar bravamente, se unir e vencer,
recebendo o racismo com pedras nas mãos, pois lutar pela paz,
deve ser tradição.
In these lyrics, Carranza explores the concept of tradition and the importance of cultural identity. He begins by describing the spirit of the forest, which is now free and immortalized in the form of capoeira, a Brazilian martial art that was developed by African slaves. Capoeira represents their expression, culture, and even their religion. It is a living dream, carried on by various poets over time.
The lyrics further emphasize the duality of life, where one door closes and another one opens. Despite this, the sun still shines through the crack, symbolizing hope and resilience. The reference to the cross against the bow and arrow represents the clash between different cultures and traditions, with the sun and the arrow symbolizing the oldest dream of mankind: to be powerful and influential. It is an aspiration to rise above one's circumstances.
The song then shifts focus to reflecting on the past without feeling burdened by guilt or malice. It speaks of finding peace by embracing the cultures and traditions of different peoples: the African, Indigenous, European, Japanese, Jewish, and many more. All of these cultures are described as being united, as brothers and sisters, yet each with their unique stories and traditions.
The lyrics also highlight the need to break the chain of racism and discrimination, advocating for unity and perseverance. The stones mentioned in relation to racism suggest a determined resistance against such hateful attitudes. The message is clear: fighting for peace should be a tradition that everyone upholds.
Overall, Carranza's lyrics beautifully portray the power of tradition, the importance of cultural heritage, and the necessity of solidarity in combating prejudice. It encourages embracing diversity while recognizing the strength in unity. The song ultimately aims to inspire listeners to break the cycles of discrimination and work together toward a more peaceful and inclusive future.
Line by Line Meaning
O espirito da floresta está solto, em liberdade, depois de morto
The spirit of the forest is free, released after death
capoeira, sua forma de expressão, sua cultura, sua religião
Capoeira, its form of expression, its culture, its religion
Um sonho vivo, imortalizado, na obra de vários poetas
A vivid dream immortalized in the works of various poets
uma porta que se abre, uma janela que se fecha
A door that opens, a window that closes
mas o sol ainda entra pela fresta, a cruz contra o arco e a flecha
But the sun still shines through the crack, the cross against the bow and arrow
o mais antigo sonho do homem, ser o sol, ser a flecha
The oldest dream of mankind, to be the sun, to be the arrow
Levantar a cabeça e olhar para trás, sem peso em culpa, nada mais
Raise your head and look back, without the burden of guilt, nothing else
sem maldade no peito, dor no coração, pra finalmente então, encontrar a paz
Without malice in the chest, pain in the heart, to finally find peace
a cultura do negro, a cultura do índio, a do branco europeu, do japão, do judeu
The culture of the black, the culture of the indigenous, the culture of the European white, of Japan, of the Jew
todos povos, unidos, irmãos, mas cada uma com sua história, sua tradição
All peoples, united, brothers, but each with its own history, its own tradition
e quebrar a corrente, não por a perder, lutar bravamente, se unir e vencer
And break the chain, not to lose, fight bravely, unite and win
recebendo o racismo com pedras nas mãos, pois lutar pela paz
Facing racism with stones in hands, for fighting for peace
deve ser tradição
Must be a tradition
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Anderson Croccia, Claudio Bastos, Daniel Barkokebas, Paulo Duarte
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