Mae velha
Cesária Évora Lyrics


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Dibaxo-di bo foguera
BO cria nôs desse manera
Kbô saia prete kbô lincim
Bô mostrá nôs oké ke nôs

Oh mãe oh mãe Oh mãe oh mãe
Oh mãe velha oih
Mãe velha oih mãe velha
Tcham cantope esse cançao

Pa legrope bô coraçao
Mãe velha mostra nõs
Munde é fete pa vive
Tambem ele é fete pa morré
Pa ama e sofre

Munde é fete pa vivé
Munde é fete pa morre




Munde é fete pa ama
Tambem pa sofre

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cesaria Evora's song "Mae Velha" seem to pay tribute to the wisdom and guidance of an elderly mother figure. The first stanza speaks of the importance of following her example and walking in her footsteps, while also acknowledging the struggles and hardships that come with life. The repetition of "Oh mãe" adds to the sense of reverence and respect for this maternal figure, who is described as "velha" (old) but still capable of sharing valuable knowledge.


The second stanza continues the theme of finding meaning and purpose in life, despite its inevitable ups and downs. The lines "Mãe velha mostra nõs / Munde é fete pa vive / Tambem ele é fete pa morré / Pa ama e sofre" express the idea that life is both beautiful and difficult, and that we need our elders to guide us through it all. The repetition of "Munde é fete pa" further emphasizes this point, as if to say that everything we experience in life is simply part of the journey, and that we must embrace it all.


Overall, "Mae Velha" is a beautiful tribute to the wisdom and guidance of a mother figure, and a reminder that life is both beautiful and challenging. Cesaria Evora's voice and the gentle rhythm of the music add to the sense of comfort and peace that emanates from the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Dibaxo-di bo foguera
Under your fire


BO cria nôs desse manera
You raised us this way


Kbô saia prete kbô lincim
Whether you wear black or white


Bô mostrá nôs oké ke nôs
You showed us who we are


Oh mãe oh mãe Oh mãe oh mãe
Oh mother, oh mother


Oh mãe velha oih
Oh old mother


Mãe velha oih mãe velha
Old mother, oh old mother


Tcham cantope esse cançao
Let's sing this song


Pa legrope bô coraçao
To lighten your heart


Mãe velha mostra nõs
Old mother, show us


Munde é fete pa vive
That life is for living


Tambem ele é fete pa morré
Though it is also for dying


Pa ama e sofre
For loving and for suffering


Munde é fete pa vivé
That life is for living


Munde é fete pa morre
That life is for dying


Munde é fete pa ama
That life is for loving


Tambem pa sofre
Though it is also for suffering




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DA CRUZ

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Raul Jimenez-Duran

Excelente. Cesaria Cada dia canta mejor!!

Сезария Эвора

Я была на ее концертах. Наилучшее воспоминание всей моей жизни. Ее любви хватает на всех! Она неповторимая...

Данил Чернов

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