Nho Antone Escaderode
Cesária Évora Lyrics


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Primera vez
Qu'm ba na Rebera Grande
'M passa sabe
Fui dente dum reservado.

Oh nho Antone Escaderode
Escaderode, Escaderode
Oh nho Antone Escaderode
Escaderode, Escaderode.

Nos era tres
Que t'ma um estamperode
Quande no sai
No ta que palpite descomandode.

Oh nho Antone Escaderode
Escaderode, Escaderode

Oh nho Antone Escaderode
Escaderode, Escaderode.

Overall Meaning

The song "Nho Antone Escaderode" by Cesária Évora tells the story of the singer's first experience going to Rebera Grande, a location in Cape Verde, and how she was sheltered and naive at the time. The lyrics describe how the singer and two others (presumably friends) went to Rebera Grande and stumbled upon a secretive, exclusive place where they didn't quite fit in. The chorus repeats the name "Nho Antone Escaderode" multiple times, which suggests that he may have been the one who introduced them to this place, or perhaps someone they encountered while there.


The lyrics paint a picture of youthful curiosity, ignorance, and perhaps even recklessness. The use of the word "estamperode" (meaning "uproar" or "disturbance") implies that they were up to no good and causing a bit of mischief. However, since they were inexperienced and didn't quite know what they were doing, they were easily overwhelmed by the situation and didn't know how to act. The repetition of "oh nho Antone Escaderode" in the chorus almost sounds like a plea for guidance or protection from this mysterious figure.


Overall, "Nho Antone Escaderode" is a song that captures the feeling of being young and inexperienced, exploring new places, and feeling a mix of excitement and fear. Cesária Évora's beautiful voice and the gentle, swaying rhythm of the music add to the dream-like quality of the song and make it a timeless classic.


Line by Line Meaning

Primera vez
The first time


Qu'm ba na Rebera Grande
That I went to Rebera Grande


'M passa sabe
I passed by, you know


Fui dente dum reservado.
I was inside a reserved area.


Oh nho Antone Escaderode
Oh Mr. Antone Escaderode


Escaderode, Escaderode
Escaderode, Escaderode


Nos era tres
We were three


Que t'ma um estamperode
Taking a walk we met a drunkard


Quande no sai
When he wouldn't leave


No ta que palpite descomandode.
We became nervous and uneasy.


Oh nho Antone Escaderode
Oh Mr. Antone Escaderode


Escaderode, Escaderode
Escaderode, Escaderode




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@ОльгаМихайловна-с4ь

Моя милая черноокая босоногая бесконечная родная и близкая, Цезария с Островов Зелёного Мыса, далёких островов далёкого океана... Сейчас твоя земля и твой народ, твой язык и твои песни стали мне родными и стали частью моего сердца. Я не успела сказать тебе слова благодарности и уважения при твоей жизни, но лучше сделать это поздно,чем никогда. Я впустила тебя в свое сердце, и ты будешь моей сестрой ,подругой, дочерью и матерью, бальзамом для душевных ран и надеждой на все хорошее, будешь со мной до конца...
Светлая память и Царствие Небесное тебе, моя птичка певчая, такая маленькая, трогательно милая, беззащитная и чистая,как весенний цветок. Покойся с миром, дорогая Сезария, мать - земля,
Ангел ,. Пролетевший над нашей грешной землёй, чтобы согреть наши грешные сердца и омыть их нежностью и любовью.

@Kevin-Muteg1

🇰🇪 An amazing daughter of Africa, with superb voice and talent. I don't know the language, however her music goes beyond the borders. Continue resting in eternal power Cesaria Evora

@ntebalengleotlela3876

South Africa approves 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

@robinelksnat9234

I'm between joy and tears all the time. She creates something for me that no other singer can do, she penetrates my soul and touches it with love. That's so awesome. Like an angel. As many write in the comments. She has something divine. May she rest in God's arms. And touch many hearts with her voice ❤️🙏🏼

@danielameixamontero5429

You are Amazing,Wonderful.Thank you ! And CESARIA is DIVINE ! EVIVA CESARIA ! She is as AMALIA RODRIGUES DE PORTUGAL.CESARIA EVORA loved very much the music of the QUEEN DO FADO ! And me too ! ❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹🇦🇩

@Воєводаруський

It's called "sodade"

@tatiana57ful

Завораживает голос Сезарии, ритм и просто энергетика всего коллектива! Хоть ни слова не понять, а так хорошо!!!

@mthunzingadlela7672

Love you Cesaria Evora.... love from South AFrica

@mariafernandez6309

Oh my Cesaria.!!! The bigest and the maxim Diva of Cabo Verde ...I love you for ever.!!! Thanks for leving the excellence in music... !!!

@mercedesclassenunez1466

Su voz y su musica nos dejaron un lindo recuerdo y hermisos ,la amamo por sirmpre

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