Homem Na Meio Di' Homem
Cesária Évora Lyrics


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A man amongst men
You'll be my son one day
Just watch your place
Follow your way into the light
To enter manhood
Without fear or apprehension
Ah! pain is a dead certainty
But happiness does exist

A man on man's earth
Having faith in mankind
Thinks of the good of this world
Build up your own destiny
Help your fortune to triumph
In your life's journey
Ah! only a man of faith
Can create a new world
Ah! only a world full of faith
Can generate a new man

A man amongst men
One day, you'll be my son
Watch only the good of this world
Follow your way into the light
To enter manhood
Without fear or apprehension
Ah! pain is a dead certainty
But happiness does exist

Ah! only a man of faith
Can create a new world
Ah! only a world full of faith
Can generate a new man

Ah! only a man of faith
Can create a new world
Ah! only a world full of faith
Can generate a new man

Ah! only a man of faith




Can create a new world
Ah! only a world full of faith

Overall Meaning

The song "Homem Na Meio Di' Homem" by Cesária Évora is a beautiful ballad of encouragement and empowerment, with a strong focus on the value of faith and determination in achieving one's goals. The song is essentially a message to a young man, who the singer hopes to see become a strong and successful individual in the future. As the song progresses, Cesária conveys several key points about how one can achieve success in life, including the need to have faith in oneself and others, to think about the greater good of the world, and to strive tirelessly towards one's goals.


The song starts by addressing the young man directly and she calls him "a man amongst men". This shows how the singer believes that this young man has great potential to achieve great things and be successful in life. Cesária encourages him to stay focused, watch his place, and follow his way into the light, emphasizing the need to enter manhood without fear or apprehension because pain is a dead certainty but happiness exists. In the second verse, Cesária urges the young man to have faith in mankind and build up his own destiny by helping his fortune to triumph.


The refrain is repeated three times throughout the song and is a powerful message about the importance of faith in creating a new world and a new man. Cesária believes that only a man of faith can create a new world, and that the world needs faith in order to generate a new man. Ultimately, the song is a heartfelt message of hope, encouragement, and empowerment, and its gentle melody and inspiring lyrics have made it a beloved classic among fans of Cape Verdean music.


Line by Line Meaning

A man amongst men
Being a man among other men


You'll be my son one day
Someday, you will be someone who I will consider as my own child


Just watch your place
Be aware of where you belong and do not overstep or underestimate yourself


Follow your way into the light
Find your path towards enlightenment and follow it


To enter manhood
To become a mature and responsible man


Without fear or apprehension
Without any anxiety or hesitation


Ah! pain is a dead certainty
Pain is an inevitable part of life


But happiness does exist
But there is still happiness and joy to be found in life


A man on man's earth
A man living in this world, among other men


Having faith in mankind
Believing in the goodness of humanity


Thinks of the good of this world
Focusing on the positive things in the world


Build up your own destiny
Creating your own future


Help your fortune to triumph
Assisting your luck to succeed


In your life's journey
Throughout your lifetime


Ah! only a man of faith
Only someone who truly believes and has faith


Can create a new world
Has the power to create a better world


Can generate a new man
Has the ability to bring forth a better version of oneself




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Comments from YouTube:

Haim Elghanayan

many years ago i heard her singing somewhere her song sodade. i was like hypnotize by her voice. but i didn't know who was the singer with the fantastic voice. not until a wile ago as i discovered her on youtube......since than i listen to her playlist almost every day. thank you so much for sharing this great voice with the public.!!! G-D bless you man!!!!!

zlajaijc

what a beautiful song, thanks for upload

zito andrade

83gemis, obrigado por isso é fantastico . cabo verde------->cesaria-------> mundo

Vladimir Vasilchenko

best

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