The youngest of two sisters and a brother, Chelsy “Márcia Costa” Shantel wa… Read Full Bio ↴The youngest of two sisters and a brother, Chelsy “Márcia Costa” Shantel was born in Portugal of African descendent parents from Angola. Influenced by one of her older sisters, Chelsy’s passion for singing started at the age of six and later on began singing at family gatherings and school parties.

During a show in Aula Magna in 2006, Chelsy met Nelson Freitas; known as one of the best producers, singers and composers in the Zouk music industry. Her talent did not go unnoticed and Nelson, also part owner of Miss Jane Records, was not hesitant in making her a new member of the Ghetto Zouk Music/Miss Jane Records family.

Her debut album was released in 2007.

Ghetto Taracha
Chelsy Shantel Lyrics

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It´s Chelsy Shantel bebey
Kero zouk music bebey
it's a mister magic bebey
Chelsy Shantel.

Verso 1:
Vem, vamos dançar
Mi cu bô lá na sala bai

Sensual, é só se guetto um crê tarraxa(kero tarraxa)
Balança, mexê bo corpo nes melodia
Ja transpira...

Verso 2:
Boy um sta xinti, batimento di bô coração
Jan perdi, controlo di todos nh'emoção
Um crê sigui manera ki bo sta levan na mon
Ês noite é mim cu bô

Balança yeh, balança ah, balança yeh(kero tarraxa 2x)
Yeh, balança, balança yeh(kero tarraxa)
Pegam nh'amor.yeh balança, balança yeh(kero tarraxa 2x)
Yeh... balança, balança yeh

Verso 3:
Vem, vamos dançar
Mi cu bô lá na sala bai, sensual
Pegam nha cool, ca bo larga
Hoje um cre pa bô tarraxam, dexam tarraxau(balança)

Verso 2:
RepeteRepeteVerso 4:
Ah, yeh balança.Balança, balança, balança yeh(kero tarraxa- 2x)
Pegam na mon... Yeh balança, balança, balança(kero tarraxa)

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Overall Meaning

The song "Ghetto Taracha" by Chelsy Shantel features lyrics that invite the listener to come and dance to zouk music. The song incorporates a variety of influences, including African and Caribbean rhythms, and the lyrics capture the sensual atmosphere of the dance floor. The first verse urges the listener to come and dance, while the second verse suggests that the music is having a physical effect on the body, making the heart beat faster and causing a loss of control. The chorus repeats the phrase "balança," which means "shake" or "sway," and emphasizes the importance of movement and rhythm to the music.

The lyrics of "Ghetto Taracha" provide an intriguing glimpse into the world of zouk music, which originated in the French Antilles and has since spread to other parts of the world. The song is a celebration of the genre's unique blend of African, Caribbean, and European influences, and the way it can create a powerful, sensual atmosphere on the dance floor. It also reflects the influence of other genres such as reggaeton and hip hop, which have become increasingly popular in recent years.

Line by Line Meaning

It´s Chelsy Shantel bebey
Introducing the artist behind the song, Chelsy Shantel

Kero zouk music bebey
Expressing a desire for zouk music

it's a mister magic bebey
Characterizing the music as magical

Chelsy Shantel.
Repeating the artist's name

Vem, vamos dançar
Inviting someone to dance

Mi cu bô lá na sala bai
Asking someone to come to the dance floor with the artist

Sensual, é só se guetto um crê tarraxa(kero tarraxa)
Describing the music as sensual and encouraging to dance tarraxa style

Balança, mexê bo corpo nes melodia
Encouraging someone to move their body to the melody

Ja transpira...
Indicating that dancing has become intense and sweaty

Boy um sta xinti, batimento di bô coração
Referring to a boy feeling his heart beating due to the intense dance

Jan perdi, controlo di todos nh'emoção
Suggesting that they have lost control of their emotions

Um crê sigui manera ki bo sta levan na mon
Expressing a desire to follow the same path as the person during the dance

Ês noite é mim cu bô
Conveying that the night belongs to the artist and the partner

Balança yeh, balança ah, balança yeh(kero tarraxa 2x)
Encouraging movement and dance to the tarraxa beat

Yeh, balança, balança yeh(kero tarraxa)
Continuation of encouraging movement to the tarraxa music

Pegam nh'amor.yeh balança, balança yeh(kero tarraxa 2x)
Inviting the partner to hold the artist and continue dancing to the tarraxa music

Yeh... balança, balança yeh
Repetition of the encouragement to dance and move to the tarraxa music

Vem, vamos dançar
Repeating the invitation to dance

Mi cu bô lá na sala bai, sensual
Repeating the invitation to the partner

Pegam nha cool, ca bo larga
Asking the partner to hold the artist tight without letting go

Hoje um cre pa bô tarraxam, dexam tarraxau(balança)
Expressing that the artist wants to dance tarraxa with the partner tonight and to keep dancing to the beat

Repete
Repeating the previous section

Ah, yeh balança.Balança, balança, balança yeh(kero tarraxa- 2x)
Encouraging dance movements to the tarraxa music

Pegam na mon... Yeh balança, balança, balança(kero tarraxa)
Inviting the partner to hold the artist and continue dancing to the tarraxa music

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01Intro0:32

02Bring it home tonight4:07

03Abri Bo Coracao4:31

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07Kuze Ki Sta Errado4:22

08Say Yo4:01

09So deep in love3:03

10When you say my name4:35

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Letra:

It's Chelsy Shantel baby
Kero zouk music baby
It's a mister magic baby
Chelsy Shantel
Vem, vamos dançar
Mi cu bô lá na sala bai (yeah)
Sensual, é só se guetto um crê tarraxa (kero tarraxa)
Balança, mexê bo corpo nes melodia
Ja transpira
Boy um sta xinti, batimento di bô coração
Jan perdi, controlo di todos nh'emoção
Um crê sigui manera ki bo sta levan na mon
Ês noite é mim cu bô
Balança yeh, balança ah, balança yeh, (kero tarraxa)
Yeh, balança, balança yeh
Pegam nh'amor, yeh balança, balança yeh (kero tarraxa)
Yeh, balança, balança yeh
Vem, vamos dançar
Mi cu bô lá na sala bai, sensual
Pegam nha cool, ca bo larga
Hoje um cre pa bô tarraxam, (dexam tarraxau)
Balançar
Boy um sta xinti, batimento di bô coração
Jan perdi, controlo di todos nh'emoção
Um crê sigui manera ki bo sta levan na mon
Ês noite é mim cu bô
Balança yeh, balança ah, balança yeh, (kero tarraxa)
Yeh, balança, balança yeh
Pegam nh'amor, yeh balança, balança yeh (kero tarraxa)
Yeh, balança, balança yeh
Ah, yeh (balança), ah yeh (balança)
Yeh (balança), ah yeh
Yeh (balança), ah, yeh (balança)
Yeh (balança), ah yeh
Balança yeh, balança ah, balança yeh, (kero tarraxa)
Yeh, balança, balança yeh
Pegam nh'amor, yeh balança, balança yeh (kero tarraxa)
Yeh, balança, balança yeh
Balança yeh, balança ah, balança yeh, (kero tarraxa)
Yeh, balança, balança yeh
Pegam nh'amor, yeh balança, balança yeh (kero tarraxa)
Yeh, balança, balança yeh
Kero tarraxa
Kero tarraxa