Vaquinha Mansa
Cesária Évora Lyrics


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Vaquinha mansa
Bó carinha contente
Bó boquinha tão doce
Bó sabè e só raja trança

Anda bem cautelada
Procurá sinceridade
Hora qui Deus enfadá
Mas certo é maternidade

Bó um gantcha
Bó fama ta corrido
Ja bó perdé bó valor
É pa quê bò e mansinha

Anda bem cautelada
Procurá sinceridade




Hora qui Deus enfadá
Mas certo é maternidade

Overall Meaning

In Cesária Évora's song "Vaquinha Mansa," the lyrics depict a gentle cow who is content and has a sweet disposition. The use of cattle as a metaphor for human behavior is common in Cape Verdean music, and in this case, the cow represents a young and naive woman. The lyrics suggest that although she is gentle and sweet, she needs to be cautious in her search for sincerity and be aware of the consequences of certain actions. She is warned of the perils of losing her value and being taken advantage of, and the inevitability of motherhood, which is seen as a certainty bestowed upon her by God.


The lyrics of "Vaquinha Mansa" are a reflection on the societal expectations placed upon women regarding marriage and motherhood, as well as the possible dangers of naivety and the need for caution in relationships. The song takes a cautionary tone, advising young women to be wary and value themselves while at the same time acknowledging the inevitability of certain life events such as motherhood.


Line by Line Meaning

Vaquinha mansa
A gentle cow


Bó carinha contente
With a happy face


Bó boquinha tão doce
With a sweet mouth


Bó sabè e só raja trança
Knows how to braid hair


Anda bem cautelada
Walks with caution


Procurá sinceridade
Looks for sincerity


Hora qui Deus enfadá
At times when God is annoyed


Mas certo é maternidade
But for sure, motherhood is a certainty


Bó um gantcha
Has a charm


Bó fama ta corrido
Her reputation is spreading


Ja bó perdé bó valor
Even if she loses her worth


É pa quê bò e mansinha
That's why she is gentle




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Comments from YouTube:

EmmaGarMel

¡Qué voz tan personal y dulce! Linda canción. Gracias Cesarea por haber existido!

Marta Mara

Grande… inmensa Cesaria. Gracias por regalarnos esa voz tan hermosa.

Peter R

Hermosa cancion gracias por siempre Evora!

Astrid Añez

Dios te tenga en su Santa Gloria amén

Gabriel Ferreira

salve Cesaria !

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