Sangue De Beirona
Cesária Évora Lyrics


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Quem qu're sabê
Si sangue de Beirona é sim' sabe
El ba panha 'l
La na fundo di Ladera

Sangue de Beirona
Sangue de Beirona
El é sabe
El é doce

Si bô c'octha'l
La na fundo di Ladera




Bo ta culpa'
E quem faze'be ess coladera

Overall Meaning

Cesária Évora, also known as the "Barefoot Diva," sings about the beauty and sweetness of the "Sangue de Beirona" in this track. The song opens with the lines, "Quem qu're sabê/Si sangue de Beirona é sim' sabe/El ba panha 'l/La na fundo di Ladera," which translates to "Whoever wants to know/If the blood of Beirona is really known/You have to pick it/From the bottom of Ladera." In this context, "Sangue de Beirona" likely refers to a type of wine or liquor that is made in the region of Beirona.


The second verse reinforces this idea, saying "Si bô c'octha'l/La na fundo di Ladera/Bo ta culpa'/E quem faze'be ess coladera," meaning "If you taste it/From the bottom of Ladera/You'll be hooked/And the one to blame/Is whoever made this coladera." This reinforces the idea that the "Sangue de Beirona" is a drink that is both enjoyable and addictive.


Overall, "Sangue de Beirona" is a celebratory song that highlights the sweetness and allure of this drink. Cesária Évora's smooth vocals and the song's upbeat rhythm make it a classic example of Cape Verdean coladera music.


Line by Line Meaning

Quem qu're sabê
Who wants to know


Si sangue de Beirona é sim' sabe
If Beirona's blood is really known


El ba panha 'l
He goes to fetch it


La na fundo di Ladera
There at the bottom of Ladera


Sangue de Beirona
Blood of Beirona


Sangue de Beirona
Blood of Beirona


El é sabe
It is tasty


El é doce
It is sweet


Si bô c'octha'l
If you find it


La na fundo di Ladera
There at the bottom of Ladera


Bo ta culpa'
You will be guilty


E quem faze'be ess coladera
And whoever made this coladera




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@dominiquebala2475

Sangue de Beirona
El e sab, el doce
Quem kre sabe
Se sangue de Beirona e sim sabe.
El ba panhal
La na fundo di Ladera.
Sangue de Beirona
El e sab, El e doce.

Si bo k'otchal
La na fundo di latera
Bo ta culpa
E quem faze'b ess coladera.



All comments from YouTube:

@moussoundafaye3275

Mon enfance, abandonné de mon père, j'ai grandi avec toi, et pourtant distant par la langue mais Unis par le cœur cesaria tu étais la reine du cœur de ce petit de 8, 9 ans. Dans mes jeux avec mes camarades, je peux me souvenir quand je les fuillaient un instant pour être avec toi un instant près de cette radio à écouter Africa numéro un, c'était notre heure à nous, tes paroles parlaient à mon cœur et je pouvais saisir la puissance de la solitude que l'on partageai par tes chants. Je t'aime evora, aujourd'hui j'ai grandi et je suis papa maintenant c'est à mon tour d'être la pour eux, maman est parti te rejoindre, et c'est aussi grâce à elle que j'ai appris à écouter avec le cœur et non simplement les oreilles. Tu restes la meilleur dans mon cœur cesaria, comme il est beau ce nom evora. Merci beaucoup à l'heure où je t'écris je viens de retrouver sangui Vérone que du bonheur 😘😘😘. Repose en paix

@colthCarter

Quel talent ! L'artiste ne meurt pas, merci maman d'avoir bercé mon enfance. Depuis le Gabon 🇬🇦

@bigband98

She was an original...one of a kind.God Bless her and the music she left behind.Her gift to us all.

@lindodladla40

This is the song that motives me to take a holiday to the Cape Verde Islands and visit her museum🙏❤️😊🔥🔥the barefooted Diva

@nkulalesa9839

Oh My goodness !! My kind of Music. I may not understand the language but the rhythm is out of this world.

@SilviaMorales-yg7kv

Todavía existe gente que le gusta la bella música.

@lorrenzom

The best African Queen ever

@blackmufasa4931

Am from zimbabwe this woman made most of my childhood life watching her videos on tv what a legend .

@ceeceeobh2707

Am From Zimbabwe too, her music is like no other but very nostalgic. Like music from a time l don’t quite remember. Cheers ✨

@sidetechsidetech3086

Even though I can't understand the Language but the power of her music I can step in to another world....

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