Luz dum estrela
Cesária Évora Lyrics


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Ja' me tem luz dum estrela
E na nha caminhada
Dinha lua ta vigià
Pa tudo di bom
Ser v'rado prata
Pa um manto leitoso
Acolhê nhas posse
Bem divagarim
Brisa ta sussurà-me
Qu'ess dor di meu
Ta ser sepultode
Na imensidao di bonança
Dess note tao clara

E antom
C'tudo nha paz reecontrada
Um ta podê segui rumo
Di nha estrela
Qu'jà pô ta brilhà na ceu
Di nha infortuna




Pa d'ze'me c'ma nha sina
Ja mudà

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cesária Évora's "Luz dum estrela" speak of finding guidance and hope through the presence of a star's light. The singer suggests that in her path through life, the moon also serves as a watchful eye overseeing all that is good. The star she mentions is described as having the ability to turn all that is silver in the world into a milky mantle that can protect and enfold her. The singer moves slowly, deliberately towards her final destination, with the wind whispering its support for her journey. The pain that she feels is described as a sepulcher buried in the vast expanse of calmness, but, in light of the clear notes emanating from the star, a peace can be achieved, and she can follow her star towards a better fate.


Overall, the song portrays the idea that life is a journey, and guidance is crucial to help one navigate the way. The moon acts as a guardian, helping to ensure that all is well while the star represents hope and the promise of a better future. The singer finds solace in the star's light, comforting her and leading her on her path to a better life.


Line by Line Meaning

Ja' me tem luz dum estrela
I have the light of a star within me


E na nha caminhada
And on my path


Dinha lua ta vigià
The moon watches over me


Pa tudo di bom
For all that is good


Ser v'rado prata
To be turned into silver


Pa um manto leitoso
For a milky cloak


Acolhê nhas posse
To embrace my possessions


Bem divagarim
Very slowly


Brisa ta sussurà-me
The breeze whispers to me


Qu'ess dor di meu
That my pain


Ta ser sepultode
Will be buried


Na imensidao di bonança
In the vastness of peace


Dess note tao clara
On this clear night


E antom
And then


C'tudo nha paz reecontrada
With all my peace regained


Um ta podê segui rumo
I can follow my path


Di nha estrela
Toward my star


Qu'jà pô ta brilhà na ceu
That is already shining in the sky


Di nha infortuna
Of my misfortune


Pa d'ze'me c'ma nha sina
To accept my fate


Ja mudà
Has already changed




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Comments from YouTube:

Casey Greyson

Ja' me tem luz dum estrela
E na nha caminhada
Dinha lua ta vigià
Pa tudo di bom
Ser v'rado prata
Pa um manto leitoso
Acolhê nhas posse
Bem divagarim
Brisa ta sussurà-me
Qu'ess dor di meu
Ta ser sepultode
Na imensidao di bonança
Dess note tao clara
E antom
C'tudo nha paz reecontrada
Um ta podê segui rumo
Di nha estrela
Qu'jà pô ta brilhà na ceu
Di nha infortuna
Pa d'ze'me c'ma nha sina
Ja mudà
Ja' me tem luz dum estrela
E na nha caminhada
Dinha lua ta vigià
Pa tudo di bom
Ser v'rado prata
Pa um manto leitoso
Acolhê nhas posse
Bem divagarim
Brisa ta sussurà-me
Qu'ess dor di meu
Ta ser sepultode
Na imensidao di bonança
Dess note tao clara
E antom
C'tudo nha paz reecontrada
Um ta podê segui rumo
Di nha estrela
Qu'jà pô ta brilhà na ceu
Di nha infortuna
Pa d'ze'me c'ma nha sina
Ja mudà
Qu'jà pô ta brilhà na ceu
Di nha infortuna
Pa d'ze'me c'ma nha sina
Ja mudà

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