Upa Neguinho
Edú Lobo Lyrics
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Upa, neguinho na estrada
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Upa, pra lá e pra cá
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Virge, que coisa mais linda!
Upa neguinho começando a andar,
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Começando a andar,
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Começando a andar
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E já começa a apanhar
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Cresce, neguinho, me abraça,
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Cresce e me ensina a cantar
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- Eu vim de tanta desgraça,
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Mas muito te posso ensinar,
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Mas muito te posso ensinar:
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Capoeira - posso ensinar
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Ziquizira - posso tirar
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Valentia - posso emprestar
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The song Upa Neguinho by Edú Lobo is a beautifully composed piece that speaks to the resilience of the Black community in Brazil. The song starts with the words "Upa, neguinho na estrada," which can be translated to "Up, little Black one on the road." The lyrics then go on to describe the admiration and beauty of seeing a young Black child learning to walk, while also acknowledging the struggles that come with growing up Black in a society that is not always kind to them. The song suggests that even though the journey may be difficult, growth is possible and it is important to support and learn from each other.
As the song continues, we hear the singer telling the child to "Cresce, neguinho, me abraça," which means "Grow, little Black one, embrace me." This line can be seen as a call to embrace one's Blackness and all that comes with it, including the strength and beauty of the Black experience. The singer then describes their own experience of coming from "tanta desgraça," or "so much misery," but still being able to teach and learn from others. The song ends with the powerful statement, "Capoeira - posso ensinar, Ziquizira - posso tirar, Valentia - posso emprestar," which means "Capoeira - I can teach, Ziquizira - I can take away, Bravery - I can lend." These lines demonstrate the singer's desire to empower and uplift their community through their own experiences and knowledge.
Overall, Upa Neguinho is a beautiful and emotional song that speaks to the struggles and triumphs of the Black community in Brazil. It promotes the importance of growth, learning, and embracing one's identity in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Upa, neguinho na estrada
Come on, little boy, let's go on the road
Upa, pra lá e pra cá
Up and down, to and fro
Virge, que coisa mais linda!
Wow, how beautiful!
Upa neguinho começando a andar, começando a andar, começando a andar
Come on little boy, starting to walk, starting to walk, starting to walk
E já começa a apanhar
And already he starts to fall
Cresce, neguinho, me abraça, cresce e me ensina a cantar
Grow, little boy, hug me, grow and teach me to sing
- Eu vim de tanta desgraça, mas muito te posso ensinar, mas muito te posso ensinar:
"I came from so much misery, but I can teach you so much, I can teach you so much:"
Capoeira - posso ensinar
Capoeira - I can teach you
Ziquizira - posso tirar
Mischief - I can avoid
Valentia - posso emprestar
Bravery - I can lend
Contributed by Muhammad B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kawanami_yuto
Upa, neguinho na estrada,
Upa, pra lá e pra cá,
Virge, que coisa mais linda!
Upa, neguinho começando a andá.
Upa, neguinho na estrada,
Upa, pra lá e pra cá,
Virge, que coisa mais linda!
Upa, neguinho começando a andá,
Começando a andá, começando a an dá!
e já começa a apanhá...
Cresce, neguinho e me abraça,
Cresce e me ensina a cantá,
Eu vim de tanta desgraça,
Mas muito te posso ensiná,
Mas muito te posso ensiná:
Capoeira, posso ensiná,
Ziquizira, posso tirá,
Valentia, posso emprestá,
Mas liberdade só posso esperá
Patá tá tri Tri tri tri, trá trá trá.
@user-lw5cv3lk7v
大好きな曲です。
ワクワクしますよ、ありがとうございます。
日本からです!
@lauroamaraldeoliveira153
Vixe, que coisa mais linda!!!
Saudades deste Brasil!
@valterpedro2967
Atualmente só porcaria, Edu Lobo, nota mil
@billarmstrong2983
I actually saw him sing this in Rio in '93 at a small club called Jazzmania on Ipanema...incredible experience. Went to the same performance two nights in a row...
@mariaruthandradelobo8559
Edu Lobo é classe, qualidade e talento.❤👏👏👏👏
@nafr3786
Edu lobo, un maestro! 🤍. Que gran video, esto es una reliquia.
@luizpucinato1412
A Música Brasileira é a melhor de toda a Galaxia!!!!
@mattvicens2731
More people need to see this.
@MadameVivienne
gosh i love brazilian music
@moisesmata1173
Great! Do you know Chico Buarque's songs?
Like this, "Meu caro amigo" (that means "My dear friend"):
https://youtu.be/o4_UkwRE7NA