Pe di boi
Ces%C3%A1ria %C3%89vora Lyrics
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M'assisti um pé di boi
Dos amigo engalfilhode
Por causa dum alcovitera
Dcha da uns ta dzé
Dchá mata otches ta dzé :
« Amdjor é parti
Pa ca da chatice »
Ja ta bom de caba ness terra
Ta po mut dess ignorante
Ta briga ta morrê na guerra
The lyrics of "Pe di boi" by Cesária Évora talks about a bullfight that the singer witnessed on the island of Madeira. She watched as friends of hers were fighting over a man, and some of them even wished for death upon each other. The singer comments on the shameless behavior of the women and how it is better to leave such a place to avoid such unpleasantness. The song touches upon the theme of jealousy and the destructive power it can have on relationships.
The song also reflects on the social norms and cultural practices of the local community. Bullfighting has been an important cultural activity in Portugal and Madeira for centuries, and the song provides a glimpse into the reality of such events. The lyrics highlight the brutal nature of bullfighting and the differences in societal gender roles that lead to women fighting over a man, which is presented as something shameful and undignified.
Line by Line Meaning
Onte na Ilha di Madera
Yesterday on the island of Madeira
M'assisti um pé di boi
I saw an ox's foot
Dos amigo engalfilhode
Two friends arguing
Por causa dum alcovitera
Because of a gossip
Dcha da uns ta dzé
One says
Dchá mata otches ta dzé :
Another says something else:
« Amdjor é parti
"It's better to leave
Pa ca da chatice »
To avoid trouble"
Poca vergonha dess rapariga
This girl has no shame
Ja ta bom de caba ness terra
She should leave this place
Ta po mut dess ignorante
She is too ignorant
Ta briga ta morrê na guerra
She fights and will die in battle
Contributed by Declan T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.