Mar Azul
Cesária Évora Lyrics


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Ó mar, deta kitin bo dixa-m bai
Bo dixa-m bai spiá nha térra
Bo dixa-m bai salva nha mai
Ó mar, ó mar

Deta kitin bo dixa-m bai
Bo dixa-m bai spiá nha térra
Bo dixa-m bai salva nha mai
Ó mar

Mar azul, subi mansinhu
Lua xeia lumia-m kamin
Pa N ba nha térra di-meu
Son Visente pikininu
Pa N ba brasa nha kretxeu

Mar azul, subi mansinhu
Lua xeia lumia-m kamin
Pa N ba nha térra di-meu
Son Visente pikininu
Pa N ba brasa nha kretxeu

Ó mar, anu pasá ténpu korrê
Sol raiá, lua saí
Ami ozente na térra lonje
Ó mar, ó mar

Anu pasá ténpu korrê
Sol raiá, lua saí
Ami ozente na térra lonje
Ó mar

Mar azul, subi mansinhu
Lua xeia lumia-m kamin
Pa N ba nha térra di-meu
Son Visente pikininu
Pa N ba brasa nha kretxeu

Mar azul, subi mansinhu
Lua xeia lumia-m kamin
Pa N ba nha térra di-meu
Son Visente pikininu
Pa N ba brasa nha kretxeu

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cesária Évora’s song Mar Azul tell the story of a fisherman who sets out to sea in search of fish to provide for his family. The fisherman is portrayed as a figure who is at one with the sea and the rhythm of the waves. The lyrics describe how the fisherman sets out in the early morning hours with the sea mist still hanging in the air. The fisherman is guided by the stars in the sky and the lighthouse on shore as he navigates the choppy waters.


The lyrics also speak of the sometimes dangerous and unpredictable nature of the sea. The fisherman must be constantly alert for sudden storms and treacherous currents that can capsize his boat and threaten his life. Despite these dangers, the fisherman persists in his task and ultimately returns home with a bountiful catch that will sustain his family.




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Written by: Francisco Xavie Da Cruz

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Alaedious

O... Mar, detá quitinho bô dixam bai
Bô dixam bai spiá nha terra
Bô dixam bai salvá nha Mâe... Oh Mar
Mar azul, subi mansinho
Lua cheia lumiam caminho
Pam ba nha terra di meu
São Vicente pequinino, pam bà braçá nha cretcheu...
Oh... Mar, anô passá tempo corrê
Sol raiá, lua sai
A mi ausente na terra longe... O Mar



All comments from YouTube:

@kostashouston

I have traveled all over the planet and I always listen to this song as I cruise through the ocean.
After many years one thing from my bucket list is fulfilled:
To listen to this song while in Cape Verde. I am in tears as I am listening to this song and I am typing these words.
My visit here will always have a special part in my heart

@haamanoheejula5283

Why do such people die?, the voice is so wonderful, the music is just the best and if only African musicians could stick to this kind of timeless, sweet music..... forever be the queen of African music.im a jealous person from another country but on you cesaria, you are the greatest......salute you❤❤❤

@ahmedamneenah6318

I fell in love with African music because of this lady.
All respect and love from your brothers in North Africa, Libya.

@janstarker3625

Simply Put.... THIS IS A MASTER PIECE!!... Brooklyn N.Y. U.S.A.

@precursors

Oh Mar, Oh Mar

You know, in many languages there are songs cried out to the sea. But nothing like this! This transcends languages! Who can't just picture Cesaria in their mind, her standing on a wooden pier looking out to the sea with sunset on her face when she cries Oh Mar!

@christiankammogne5731

mon DIEU quelle profondeur émotionnelle... merci pour ces cadeaux mère

@reginakato7374

Un cadeaux du ciel! ❤

@dmytrohnylozub2673

Слухаю Ваші виконання уже , давно . Захоплююсь Вашим співом . Браво ! .

@Mamasumae

A primeira vez que estive em Cabo Verde chorei e despedi-me daquela terra ao som desta musica foi um momento único.

@ОльгаМихайловна-с4ь

Ооооооh, mar🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
This sound is piercing my soul to the bottom of my heart...my black pearl, barefoot sweatheart, your mar azul "will sound inside my heart forever...
Rest in peace, my Angel, love you....
🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

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