Mas Que Nada
David K feat. Rolando Faria Lyrics
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O o-o-o-o arya ayo, obá, obá, obá
Mas que nada
Sai da minha frente
Que eu quero passar
Pois o samba está animado
O que eu quero é sambar
Este samba
Que é misto de maracatú
É samba de preto velho
Samba de preto tu
Mas que nada
Um samba como este tão legal
Você não vai querer
Que eu chegue no final
Oooo, aria raio, obá, obá, obá
O o-o-o-o arya ayo, obá, obá, obá
Mas que nada
Sai da minha frente
Que eu quero passar
Pois o samba está animado
O que eu quero é sambar
Este samba
Que é misto de maracatú
É samba de preto velho
Samba de preto tu
Mas que nada
Um samba como este tão legal
Você não vai querer
Que eu chegue no final
Oooo, aria raio, obá, obá, obá
O o-o-o-o arya ayo, obá, obá, obá
Obá, obá, obá
Obá, obá, obá
Obá, obá . . .
"Mas Que Nada" is a Brazilian song that has gained worldwide recognition for its catchy rhythm and lyrics. The chorus of the song, "Mas Que Nada," translates to "but that's nothing" in English. The lyrics express a desire to dance and enjoy life, as the upbeat samba rhythm encourages listeners to move their feet. The song combines elements of maracatu, a traditional Afro-Brazilian music, with samba, a popular Brazilian dance genre.
The first verse describes the liveliness of the samba, and the singer's desire to dance. The second verse highlights the cultural fusion of the song, bringing together the rhythms of maracatu and black samba. The phrase "samba de preto velho" refers to the music and dance style associated with elderly Afro-Brazilian men who sought to preserve the tradition of African music and dance in Brazil. The chorus repeats the original statement, inviting the listener to join in the fun and dance.
"Mas Que Nada" has been covered by numerous artists and used in movies, advertisements, and sporting events. It has become one of the most recognizable Brazilian songs worldwide and showcases the vibrancy and energy of Brazilian music and culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Oooo, aria raio, obá, obá, obá
The singer expresses excitement and enthusiasm about the upcoming song with an exclamation and a repeated phrase that conveys happiness and joy.
Mas que nada
The singer declares the song's title, which means 'but that's nothing,' as a way to emphasize that the upcoming performance will be unmatched.
Sai da minha frente
The singer asks a person to move aside to let them through, showing a determined attitude and eagerness to start dancing.
Que eu quero passar
The singer explains why they want the person to move by stating their desire to pass and begin dancing with urgency and excitement.
Pois o samba está animado
The singer explains that the samba music is lively, festive, and energetic, which is why they are eager to dance.
O que eu quero é sambar
The singer reveals their true desire: to dance the samba all night long with enthusiasm and passion.
Este samba
The singer refers back to the samba music and describes the type of samba they are dancing in more detail.
Que é misto de maracatú
The singer explains that the samba music is fused with maracatú, a traditional Brazilian drumming style, adding depth and complexity to the song.
É samba de preto velho
The singer declares this samba to be one of traditional African roots, possibly referring to the Orixá, the African deities brought to Brazil by African slaves.
Samba de preto tu
The singer addresses the person they told to move aside by saying 'black samba for you' in a confident manner.
Um samba como este tão legal
The singer says that this samba is so cool that the person listening will not want it to end, as it is giving them an electrifying experience.
Você não vai querer
The singer predicts that the listener will not want them to stop singing, due to the incredible energy of the song.
Que eu chegue no final
The singer uses an analogy of reaching the end of the race to describe how the listener will not want them to stop dancing and singing.
Obá, obá, obá
The singer repeats the joyful phrase from the beginning of the song to bring it full circle, making it clear that dancing the samba is a happy and joyful experience that brings people together.
Writer(s): Jorge Lima Menezes
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