O Vira
Cheiro de Amor Lyrics


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O gato preto cruzou a estrada
Passou por debaixo da escada
E lá no fundo azul na noite da floresta
A lua iluminou
A dança, a roda e a festa

Vira, vira, vira
Vira, vira, vira homem, vira, vira
Vira, vira lobisomem
(Vira, vira, vira)

Bailam, corujas e pirilampos
Entre os sacis e as fadas
E lá no fundo azul na noite da floresta




A lua iluminou
A dança, a roda e a festa

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cheiro de Amor's "O Vira" invite us into a mystical world full of dancing and celebration. The black cat that crosses the road and the ladder at the beginning of the song sets the stage for a night of magic and enchantment. As the chorus repeats, we are called to join in the dance, transforming first into humans, then into werewolves. The night is full of life, as owls and fireflies dance alongside creatures from Brazilian folklore, such as the mischievous sacis and the graceful fairies.


The theme of transformation is central to the song, both in its literal sense - the changing of form from human to werewolf - and in its metaphorical sense - the idea that through dance and celebration, we can connect with something deeper within ourselves and be transformed by it. The song speaks to the power of community and the joy of letting go and embracing the moment. The repetition of the word "vira" in the chorus serves as a call to action, an invitation to surrender to the music and join in the revelry.


Overall, "O Vira" is a joyous, exuberant celebration of life and the magic in our world. It encourages us to let go of our inhibitions and embrace the energy around us, inviting us to join in a dance that is both transformative and transcendent.


Line by Line Meaning

O gato preto cruzou a estrada
A black cat crossed the road


Passou por debaixo da escada
It went underneath the ladder


E lá no fundo azul na noite da floresta
And in the deep blue of the forest night


A lua iluminou
The moon shone


A dança, a roda e a festa
The dance, the circle and the party


Vira, vira, vira
Turn, turn, turn


Vira, vira, vira homem, vira, vira
Turn, turn, turn into a man, turn, turn


Vira, vira lobisomem
Turn, turn into a werewolf


(Vira, vira, vira)
(Turn, turn, turn)


Bailam, corujas e pirilampos
Owls and fireflies dance


Entre os sacis e as fadas
Amongst the malevolent leprechauns and fairies


E lá no fundo azul na noite da floresta
And in the deep blue of the forest night


A lua iluminou
The moon shone


A dança, a roda e a festa
The dance, the circle and the party




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HELOISA OROSCO BORGES DA FONSECA, JOAO RICARDO CARNEIRO TEIXEIRA PINTO

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Comments from YouTube:

alain dias

Vejam só como Carla transmitia amor,paixão e loucura para os músicos da banda e para o público,sempre muito gentil e muito kerida,não tem igual,pois ela era a cara da banda

alain dias

Demais demais carla visi,a deusa da musica,amo muitoooo

Edmir Filho

Grande voz a de Carla Visi!

Luiz Januario candido Junior

cheiro de amor com carla visi que voz, que presença de palco , saudades dessa epoca

Joao Lima

Luiz Januario candido Junior verdade pramim a voz mais linda e dela

Eugnostos, o Bem-Aventurado

Marcia Freire é sem sombra de dúvida a alma e voz do Cheiro de Amor, mas convenhamos que não poderia haver maior substituta para o furacão loiro do que Carla Visi, que provou estar à altura de sua antecessora e nos encantou com sua voz graciosa, sua beleza e sua energia contagiante. Depois da saída de Carla, o Cheiro de Amor morreu. Nem mesmo o retorno de Marcia superou Carla, e Vina e Aline nunca tiveram nada a ver com a banda.

Lionel Hélio

Concordo com vc.

Alinne Silva

História de Uma gata OS saltimbancos

Alinne Silva

História de Uma gata OS saltimbancos

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