Rotcha 'Scribida
Cesária Évora Lyrics


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Um bai pa Rotcha ?Scribida
Um bá panha três caninha berde
See?onde um be? um co?cha Mam Bia

Um bai pa Rotcha ?Scribida
Um bá panha três caninha berde
See?onde um be? um co?cha Mam Bia
Oh mãe, Oh mãe, Oh Mam Bia
Oh mãe, Oh Mam Bia
Adeus nha mãe Mari da Cruz

Oh mãe, Oh mãe, Oh Mam Bia
Oh mãe, Oh Mam Bia
Adeus nha mãe Mari da Cruz

Conde m'tava ta sai
Mam Bia flome nha fidjo
Deus ta companhobe

Conde m'tava ta sai
Mam Bia flome nha fidjo
Deus ta companhobe

Oh povo, Oh povo sês bem spia
Oh povo sês bem spia
Mam bia cabode nêss mundo

Oh povo, Oh povo sês bem spia
Oh povo sês bem spia
Mam bia cabode nêss mundo

Oh mãe, Oh mãe, Oh Mam Bia
Oh mãe, Oh Mam Bia
Adeus nha mãe Mari da Cruz

Oh mãe, Oh mãe, Oh Mam Bia
Oh mãe, Oh Mam Bia
Adeus nha mãe Mari da Cruz

Conde m'tava ta sai
Mam Bia flome nha fidjo
Deus ta companhobe

Conde m'tava ta sai
Mam Bia flome nha fidjo
Deus ta companhobe

Oh povo, Oh povo sês bem spia
Oh povo sês bem spia
Mam bia cabode nêss mundo

Oh mãe, Oh mãe, Oh Mam Bia




Oh mãe, Oh Mam Bia
Adeus nha mãe Mari da Cruz

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cesaria Evora's "Rotcha 'Scribida" is a tribute song to the singer's late mother Mari da Cruz, who goes by the nickname Mam Bia. The song starts with the singer saying that she is going to Rotcha 'Scribida, a place in Cape Verde where her mother is buried. She mentions that she bought three green rum bottles, which is a common tradition in Cape Verde to bring to a burial site. The singer then reminisces of her mother, mentioning how she used to cook for her and how much she loved her.


The chorus of the song is a farewell to Mam Bia, with the singer saying goodbye to her mother and asking for God's protection over her. The song ends with a message to the people, telling them that Mam Bia has left this world but that they should remember her.


"Rotcha 'Scribida" is a deeply personal song, and the lyrics reflect the strong bond between a mother and her daughter. Cesaria Evora's voice enhances the emotional theme of the song as she brings out the pain and sorrow of losing a loved one. This song is yet another example of how Cesaria Evora could channel her emotions into her music, creating something that is both beautiful and touching.


Line by Line Meaning

Um bai pa Rotcha ?Scribida
I'm going to Rotcha ?Scribida


Um bá panha três caninha berde
I'm going to get three green canes


See?onde um be? um co?cha Mam Bia
You know where I'll be? At Mam Bia's


Oh mãe, Oh mãe, Oh Mam Bia
Mother, mother, Mam Bia


Adeus nha mãe Mari da Cruz
Goodbye, my mother Mari da Cruz


Conde m'tava ta sai
Where I was heading to go out


Mam Bia flome nha fidjo
Mam Bia raised her child


Deus ta companhobe
God is taking care of me


Oh povo, Oh povo sês bem spia
Oh people, you all see


Mam bia cabode nêss mundo
Mam Bia left this world




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Written by: CABRAL

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Veravlubov

Мне посчастливилось побывать на её концерте в Санкт-Петербурге. ❤
Конкретно эта песня посвящена маме.
Перевод песни:
Пошла я к Ротча Скрибида,
принести стебли тростника.
И тогда от нас ушла мама Биа.

Ой, мама, ой, мама  Биа…
Ой, мама, мам Биа…
Прощай, мамочка, Мари да Круз.

А когда уходила я,
Мама Биа шепнула мне:
"Бог с тобой да пребудет".

Ой, люди, приходите помянуть,
Ой, люди, приходите увидеть
маму Биа в Царствии небесном.
(Перевод с португальского и креольского Андрея Травина)



All comments from YouTube:

@user-xi6mh3rm5t

Люблю всех, кто любит Сезарию Эвора. Oh, great Cesaria, sweet barefoot singer, love you, miss you, remember you, rest in peace!

@tiagombg

Mainha deu a nós o melhor vibe africano.

@markd6558

Nothing better than spending a few hours listening to her music! So relaxing! So beautiful!

@user-xi6mh3rm5t

Me too

@bogdankadziela4765

Talentu nie trzeba reklamować , z talentem trzeba się urodzić .

@moonflower2772

Hi i am from Turkey. Her voice her style grandoise . Velvet waves and vibrations through my mind and heart

@helgakraft2380

Wundervoll diese samtige Stimme und mit soviel Herz.

@laraundnanda

Die Texte und die wunderschöne Stimme gehen unter die Haut.

@user-zo2nu3rs2z

пробивает как, слезы наворачиваются.

@wanjakirigia4288

happy 78th Birthday Cesaria

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