Rosa Morena
Elling Kurt Lyrics

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Rosa, Morena
Onde vais Morena Rosa?
Com essa rosa no cabelo
E esse andar de moça prosa
Morena, Morena Rosa

Oh Rosa, Morena
Onde vais Morena Rosa?

Com essa rosa no cabelo
E esse andar de moça prosa
Morena, Morena Rosa

Rosa Morena
O samba está esperando
Esperando prá te ver
Deixa de lado essa coisa de dengosa
Anda Rosa, vem me ver

Deixa de lado essa pose
Vem pro samba, vem sambar
Que o pessoal 'tá cansado de esperar
Ô Rosa
Que o pessoal 'tá cansado de esperar

Rosa, Morena!
Onde vais Morena Rosa?
Com essa rosa no cabelo
E esse andar de moça prosa
Morena, Morena Rosa

Rosa Morena
O samba está esperando
Esperando prá te ver
Deixa de lado
Essa coisa de dengosa
Anda Rosa, vem me ver

Deixa da lado essa pose
Vem pro samba, vem sambar
Que o pessoal 'tá cansado de esperar
Ô Rosa!
Que o pessoal 'tá cansado de esperar
Morena Rosa!
Que o pessoal 'tá cansado de esperar

Viu Rosa!
Que o pessoal 'tá cansado de esperar

Overall Meaning

The song Rosa Morena by Elling Kurt is a light and upbeat samba tune that revolves around a playful call to a woman named Rosa, urging her to come out and join in the merrymaking of the samba. It begins with a repetition of questioning where Rosa Morena is headed, with her rose-adorned hair and confident gait. Then, it invites her to join the samba, throwing off her vain demeanor and instead delighting in the festive ambiance around her. The refrain of the song keeps on repeating itself, as if the singer is directly talking to Rosa, who is yet to come out and join in the celebration. The song ends with a final call to Rosa to finally come and enjoy the lively surroundings in her full glory.

The lyrics of Rosa Morena are simple yet effective in creating a joyful atmosphere. The song possesses a strong sense of rhythm that sends the listener in the midst of a bustling samba party. The playful invitation to Rosa adds a layer of liveliness to the tune, as if inviting others in the crowd to join in the fun. Rosa Morena has since been known as a classic samba tune, recognized for its singular contribution to the vibrant Brazilian music scene.

Line by Line Meaning

Rosa, Morena
Addressing the person, Rosa who is dark-skinned and morena haired

Onde vais Morena Rosa?
Where are you going Morena Rosa?

Com essa rosa no cabelo
With that rose in your hair

E esse andar de moça prosa
And that way of walking like a refined lady

Morena, Morena Rosa
Repeatedly addressing the dark-skinned and morena haired person, Rosa

O samba está esperando
The samba is waiting

Esperando prá te ver
Waiting to see you

Deixa de lado essa coisa de dengosa
Leave aside that coquettish thing

Anda Rosa, vem me ver
Come on Rosa, come and see me

Deixa de lado essa pose
Drop that pose

Vem pro samba, vem sambar
Come to the samba, come and dance samba