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Cesária Évora (pronunciation in IPA: [sɨ'zaɾiɐ 'ɛvuɾɐ]) (born Mindelo, São Vicente Island, Cape Verde, 27 August 1941), is a Cape Verdean popular singer. Nicknamed the “barefoot diva” for her preference for performing without shoes,[1] Évora is perhaps the best internationally-known practitioner of morna.
Dicography
* La Diva Aux Pieds Nus (1988)
* Distino di Belita (1990)
* Mar Azul (1991)
* Miss Perfumado (1992)
* Cesária (1995)
* Cabo Verde (1997)
* Café Atlantico (1999)
* São Vicente di Longe (2001)
* Voz d'Amor (2003)
* Rogamar (2006)
Bia D'Lulucha
Cesaria Evora Lyrics
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Corda bô t'olha
Bô cretcheu ta bai
Ta bai, ta bai, ta bai Fogo e Brava
M'ta passa pa Mindelo
M'ta fica pa tchora
Ó menina bô é nha consolança
Bo é nha cosinha fofa
The lyrics of Cesária Évora's song Bia D'Lulucha tell the story of a girl named Bia Lulucha who is being watched by someone. The person watching her is her lover who is leaving town soon, going to Fogo and Brava. The singer is then saying that they are going to Mindelo and will be crying while staying there.
Bia Lulucha is reassured by her lover, calling her his consolation, but also admits that she is his downfall, acknowledging their intense relationship. She is also described as his sweet little thing, implying that they have a close and affectionate relationship.
Overall, the song portrays a deep and passionate love between two people with a bittersweet ending where they have to separate for a while. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and sadness, but also a strong connection and appreciation for each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Menina Bia Lulucha
Addressing Bia Lulucha as a girl
Corda bô t'olha
Looking at you lovingly
Bô cretcheu ta bai
Your lover is leaving
Ta bai, ta bai, ta bai Fogo e Brava
Going and going, to Fogo and Brava islands
M'ta passa pa Mindelo
I will go through Mindelo
M'ta fica pa tchora
I will be left here to cry
Ó menina bô é nha consolança
Oh girl, you are my consolation
Bô é nha perdição
You are my downfall
Bo é nha cosinha fofa
You are my sweet thing
Contributed by Bailey V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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lyrics:
Menina Bia Lulucha
Corda bô t'olha
Bô cretcheu ta bai
Ta bai, ta bai, ta bai Fogo e Brava
M'ta passa pa Mindelo
M'ta fica pa tchora
Ó menina bô é nha consolança
Bô é nha perdição
Bo é nha cosinha fofa
@mariamadrame9505
Cesaria la très grande dame aux pieds nue ❤❤❤
Puisse tu être auprès des méritants ! A jamais dans nos cœurs !
@kezialuyana_4132
Anos 80 , horizonte 2000 , paralelo , dancei até não poder mais . Que saudades .
@sylvozartistik7935
I can't hear a word of what she is saying but i love it.Listening from South AFRICA 2021
@Fantasticbeasts992
Happy that I have this beauty on vinyl 🙌🏾🕺🏽
@joaovieira9645
Amo muito essa coladeira ♥️😍🇨🇻🇨🇻
@fredericodasilva1632
This song is beautiful. Music is not made like this anymore. I heard back in the in 90's and it's still an amazing jam in 2020.
@myandyou01
It's true! All the time!
@nandatati
Granda keta!!! 💯 #Respect Rainha dos pés descalços 💐
@ndiayemarcellin8627
Que de souvenirs en écoutant cette chanson. Une grande voix .quel bonheur de l'entendre à nouveau
@Iliana___2532
Ça me déchire le cœur 😪