Nelita bonita
Gil Semedo Lyrics
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Pa avisa tudo mundo pa korda
Ninguem pa ka xinta pa labanta
Todu mundu pila funana
Te katxor di nha vizinha dja gosta
Filingi dja isiji pa nu badja
Txiku Txiku dja pila funana
Ferga ferga siridja ti nhos kansa
Dja txiga nos dia pa nu fla
Tudu mundo ma es kuza ten ki da
Torra torra minina ka bu para
Ma mi sozinhu N ta txora
Ninguem pa nu tora ti nu kansa
Oh Deus mi tudu dia N ta reza
Ke pa nhu trazen kel bunita
Eh Nelita bunita
Dexan longabu nha mo
Nha korason, ke pa nu badja
Eh Nelita bunita
Dexan pertabu na nha peitu
Ke pa nu pila funana
Eh Nelita bunita
Dexan longabu nha mo
Nha korason, ke pa nu badja
Eh Nelita bunita
Dexan pertabu na nha peitu
Ke pa nu pila funana
Filingi fla pa toka funana
Pa avisa tudu mundu pa korda
Ninguem pa ka xinta pa labanta
Todu mundu pila funana
Te katxor di nha vizinha dja gosta
Filingi dja isiji pa nu badja
Txiku Txiku dja pila funana
Txeka Txeka Alzira dja gosta
Ferga ferga siridja ti nhos kansa
Dja txiga nos dia pa nu fla
Tudu mundu ma es kuza ten ki da
Tora tora minina ka bu para
Ma mi sozinhu N ta txora
Ninguem pa nu tora ti nu kansa
Oh Deus mi tudu dia N ta reza
Ke pa nhu trazen kel bunita
Eh Nelita bunita
Dexan longabu nha mo
Nha korason, ke pa nu badja
Eh Nelita bunita
Dexan pertabu na nha peitu
Ke pa nu pila funana
Eh Nelita bunita
Dexan longabu nha mo
Nha korason, ke pa nu badja
Eh Nelita bunita
Dexan pertabu na nha peitu
Ke pa nu pila funana
Ma mi sozinhu N ta txora
Ninguem pa nu tora ti nu kansa
Oh Deus mi tudu dia N ta reza
Ke pa nhu trazen kel bunita
Eh Nelita bunita
Dexan longabu nha mo
Nha korason, ke pa nu badja
Eh Nelita bunita
Dexan pertabu na nha peitu
Ke pa nu pila funana
Eh Nelita bunita
Dexan longabu nha mo
Nha korason, ke pa nu badja
Eh Nelita bunita
Dexan pertabu na nha peitu
Ke pa nu pila funana
The lyrics of Gil Semedo's song "Nelita bonita" are about celebrating and praising Nelita, a beautiful woman. The song starts by declaring that everyone is dancing and playing funaná, a traditional Cape Verdean dance, in order to announce to the world and remind everyone not to forget. The lyrics emphasize that nobody should sit still, but rather join in the funaná dance. The mention of the singer's neighbor enjoying the feeling suggests that funaná is contagious and enjoyable for everyone.
The song also mentions specific individuals, such as Txiku and Alzira, who are already enjoying the funaná dance. They are described as moving and dancing with enthusiasm, as if they can't resist it. The lyrics convey excitement that the day has arrived for them to express themselves through speech and dance. The mention of "torra torra minina ka bu para" means that dancing is an unstoppable force and even the "girl" (referring to Nelita) won't be able to resist it.
In the chorus, the singer expresses his own feelings of sorrow and loneliness, saying that he cries alone. It suggests that there might be some personal longing or sadness underlying the celebratory atmosphere. However, despite the singer's personal struggle, he still prays to God every day, asking for assistance in bringing this beautiful woman (presumably Nelita) closer to him.
The chorus repeats the praise and admiration for Nelita's beauty, urging everyone to let go of their constraints and dance funaná with her. The repetition emphasizes the attraction and desire the singer feels towards Nelita. The phrase "Dexan pertabu na nha peitu" implies that the singer wants Nelita to lean on his chest, suggesting closeness and intimacy.
Overall, the lyrics of "Nelita bonita" celebrate the joy and universal excitement of the funaná dance, while also expressing the singer's personal longing for a special connection with Nelita. The song highlights the contagious and captivating nature of funaná, which brings people together and allows them to express themselves freely.
Line by Line Meaning
Filingi fla pa toka funana
People are talking about playing funana
Pa avisa tudo mundo pa korda
To remind everyone
Ninguem pa ka xinta pa labanta
No one should sit and not stand up
Todu mundu pila funana
Everyone is dancing funana
Te katxor di nha vizinha dja gosta
Even the neighbor's cat likes it
Filingi dja isiji pa nu badja
People have already gathered for us to party
Txiku Txiku dja pila funana
Little Txiku Txiku is dancing funana
Txeka Txeka Alzira dja gosta
Alzira is enjoying watching
Ferga ferga siridja ti nhos kansa
Shake, shake, hips until you're tired
Dja txiga nos dia pa nu fla
Our day has come to speak up
Tudu mundo ma es kuza ten ki da
Everyone has the same thing to give
Torra torra minina ka bu para
Dance, dance, girl, don't stop
Ma mi sozinhu N ta txora
But when I'm alone, I cry
Ninguem pa nu tora ti nu kansa
No one to fight with us
Oh Deus mi tudu dia N ta reza
Oh God, every day I pray
Ke pa nhu trazen kel bunita
For you to bring that beauty
Eh Nelita bunita
Oh beautiful Nelita
Dexan longabu nha mo
Let me embrace your body
Nha korason, ke pa nu badja
My heart, let us dance
Eh Nelita bunita
Oh beautiful Nelita
Dexan pertabu na nha peitu
Let me rest on your chest
Ke pa nu pila funana
Let us dance funana
Ma mi sozinhu N ta txora
But when I'm alone, I cry
Ninguem pa nu tora ti nu kansa
No one to fight with us
Oh Deus mi tudu dia N ta reza
Oh God, every day I pray
Ke pa nhu trazen kel bunita
For you to bring that beauty
Eh Nelita bunita
Oh beautiful Nelita
Dexan longabu nha mo
Let me embrace your body
Nha korason, ke pa nu badja
My heart, let us dance
Eh Nelita bunita
Oh beautiful Nelita
Dexan pertabu na nha peitu
Let me rest on your chest
Ke pa nu pila funana
Let us dance funana
Ma mi sozinhu N ta txora
But when I'm alone, I cry
Ninguem pa nu tora ti nu kansa
No one to fight with us
Oh Deus mi tudu dia N ta reza
Oh God, every day I pray
Ke pa nhu trazen kel bunita
For you to bring that beauty
Eh Nelita bunita
Oh beautiful Nelita
Dexan longabu nha mo
Let me embrace your body
Nha korason, ke pa nu badja
My heart, let us dance
Eh Nelita bunita
Oh beautiful Nelita
Dexan pertabu na nha peitu
Let me rest on your chest
Ke pa nu pila funana
Let us dance funana
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Written by: Gil Semedo
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