Comadre Fulozinha was formed by Karina Buhr in 1997 in Recife, Brazil. They have recorded three albums to date, and have toured internationally. The group has also taken part in recordings by other bands of the manguebeat movement, and have produced music for theatre plays and film soundtracks.
Maré
Comadre Fulozinha Lyrics
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Numa água tão cristalina
Numa água tão bela e fina
Que desce lá pra maré
Maré, maré
Eu vou me banhar
Nas águas do Catolé
Letra enviada por Cely Sousa
In "Maré," Comadre Fulozinha sings of a desire to bathe in the crystal clear waters of Catolé. The imagery of the water is significant because it is a representation of purity and cleansing. By immersing oneself in the water, they are washed clean, both physically and spiritually. The repetition of the word "maré" in the chorus emphasizes the importance of this action - it is a powerful, transformative act that brings a sense of renewal and rejuvenation.
However, there is more than just a desire for physical cleansing in these lyrics. The water is also a symbol of connecting with nature, with the earth. The beauty of the water is emphasized, as is its source - it flows down to the "maré," the sea. This suggests that by bathing in the water, the singer is not only connecting with nature but also with the larger world. The water is a small part of a much greater whole, and by immersing oneself in it, one becomes a part of that greater whole.
Overall, "Maré" is a song about connection - connection with nature, with the world, and with oneself. It emphasizes the importance of cleansing and renewal, as well as the beauty and power of the natural world.
Line by Line Meaning
Eu vou me banhar
I am going to bathe
Numa água tão cristalina
In water so clear
Numa água tão bela e fina
In water so beautiful and fine
Que desce lá pra maré
That flows down to the tide
Maré, maré
Tide, tide
Eu vou me banhar
I am going to bathe
Nas águas do Catolé
In the waters of Catolé
Contributed by Lucy H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.