Canto da Yara
Di Melo Lyrics


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Quem conhece a Yara, que mora naquele açude
Que levou Zeca de Creuza
Numa noite de São João
Ela vem Cantar de noite
Quando a lua está bem clara
Esperando quem lhe queira
Bem lá no fundo do rio.
Quando o Zeca pescador
Encostou sua canoa,
Ele viu, bem lá na proa.
Um sorriso feiticeiro
A Yara lhe dizia, Venha cá bonito moço.
Que eu lhe dou minha, fortuna
E o colar do meu pescoço.




E Zeca sem dizer nada, mergulhou no colo dela
E sumiu nas profundezas do açude encantado

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Di Melo's song "Canto da Yara" depict a story about Yara, a mythical figure who lives in a pond or lake. The song tells the tale of Zeca, who was taken by Yara one night during the São João festivities. Yara only appears to sing at night when the moon is bright, waiting for someone who desires her at the bottom of the river.


When Zeca, the fisherman, approached in his canoe, he saw Yara's enchanting smile at the bow. Yara beckoned him, saying, "Come here, handsome boy. I will give you my fortune and the necklace from my neck." Zeca, without saying a word, dived into her arms and disappeared into the depths of the enchanted pond.


The lyrics are a combination of folkloric elements and romanticism, exploring the allure and danger of Yara's seduction. Yara is often portrayed in Brazilian folklore as a beautiful, enchanting mermaid-like creature who lures men into the water, never to be seen again. The lyrics reflect this myth and add a touch of romanticism, with Zeca willingly succumbing to Yara's charm.


Line by Line Meaning

Quem conhece a Yara, que mora naquele açude
Those who know Yara, who lives in that pond


Que levou Zeca de Creuza
Which took Zeca from Creuza


Numa noite de São João
On a night of São João


Ela vem Cantar de noite
She comes to Sing at night


Quando a lua está bem clara
When the moon is very clear


Esperando quem lhe queira
Waiting for someone who desires


Bem lá no fundo do rio.
Deep down in the river.


Quando o Zeca pescador
When Zeca the fisherman


Encostou sua canoa,
Docked his canoe,


Ele viu, bem lá na proa.
He saw, right there at the bow.


Um sorriso feiticeiro
A bewitching smile


A Yara lhe dizia, Venha cá bonito moço.
Yara said to him, Come here, handsome young man.


Que eu lhe dou minha, fortuna
That I will give you my fortune


E o colar do meu pescoço.
And the necklace around my neck.


E Zeca sem dizer nada, mergulhou no colo dela
And Zeca, without saying anything, dived into her lap


E sumiu nas profundezas do açude encantado
And disappeared into the depths of the enchanted pond




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Waldir Da Fonseca

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