Bondade E Maldade
Cesária Évora Lyrics


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Nasso Senhor ta d'zê
Pa nô idjá nôs proximo
Moda nôs mesmo
Tonte qu'em tem fête ness mundo
Pa otchá só ingratidão

Nasso Senhor ta d'zê
Pa nô idjá nôs proximo
Moda nôs mesmo
Tonte qu'em tem fête ness mundo
Pa otchá só ingratidão

Ca bocés bem fala mal
Di quem condoé de bocés
E antom sem hesita
Tentá liviá bocês dor

Imon'm do-be nha mon
Pa levanto-be de tchom
Pa quê bô qu'rê pintcha-me
Agora qu'bô ta impê

Nasso Senhor ta d'zê
Pa nô idjá nôs proximo
Moda nôs mesmo
Tonte qu'em tem fête ness mundo
Pa otchá só ingratidão

Nasso Senhor ta d'zê
Pa nô idjá nôs proximo
Moda nôs mesmo
Tonte qu'em tem fête ness mundo
Pa otchá só ingratidão

Ja tabom dess traição
Bocês ola ess situação
Bondade ta sem valor
Maldade é qu'ta mandá

Ma mimca qu're ser mau
É contra nha humanidade
Ca bocês da-me de pau
É contra nôs irmondande

Nasso Senhor ta d'zê
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Nasso Senhor ta d'zê
Pa nô idjá nôs proximo
Moda nôs mesmo
Tonte qu'em tem fête ness mundo
Pa otchá só ingratidão

Ca bocés bem fala mal
Di quem condoé de bocés
E antom sem hesita
Tentá liviá bocês dor

Imon'm do-be nha mon
Pa levanto-be de tchom
Pa quê bô qu'rê pintcha-me
Agora qu'bô ta impê

Nasso Senhor ta d'zê
Pa nô idjá nôs proximo
Moda nôs mesmo
Tonte qu'em tem fête ness mundo
Pa otchá só ingratidão
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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cesaria Evora's song Bondade E Maldade convey a message of kindness, compassion, and empathy towards others. The verses urge us to be mindful of our fellow human beings and to treat them with the same care and respect that we would want for ourselves. The lyrics speak of the injustices and ingratitude that exist in the world, and how we can all make a difference by extending a helping hand to those in need.


The repeated phrase "Nasso Senhor ta d'zê" translates to "Our Lord is saying" and serves as a reminder that we should strive to live according to the values of kindness and compassion that are central to many religious traditions. The verses also show that it's important to be forgiving and to help relieve others' pain, rather than passing judgment or being self-centered.


As a whole, the song emphasizes the importance of treating others with love and understanding, especially during difficult times. Its message of kindness and empathy is universal and timeless, inspiring us to be better people and to make a positive impact on the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Nasso Senhor ta d'zê
Our Lord is saying


Pa nô idjá nôs proximo
To go help our neighbor


Moda nôs mesmo
As we would ourselves


Tonte qu'em tem fête ness mundo
Because there is enough sadness in the world


Pa otchá só ingratidão
To only see ingratitude


Ca bocés bem fala mal
For you to speak badly


Di quem condoé de bocés
Of those who care for you


E antom sem hesita
And then without hesitation


Tentá liviá bocês dor
Try to relieve your pain


Imon'm do-be nha mon
I offer you my hand


Pa levanto-be de tchom
To help you get up


Pa quê bô qu'rê pintcha-me
So why do you want to hurt me


Agora qu'bô ta impê
Now that you're stopping me


Ja tabom dess traição
I am tired of betrayal


Bocês ola ess situação
You see this situation


Bondade ta sem valor
Kindness has no value


Maldade é qu'ta mandá
It's evil that rules


Ma mimca qu're ser mau
But those who want to be bad


É contra nha humanidade
Are against our humanity


Ca bocês da-me de pau
You treat me like a fool


É contra nôs irmondande
You're against our brotherhood




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Kindliness & Maliciousness "

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