Samba De Monha Terra
Gilberto Getz Lyrics


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O samba da minha terra
Deixa a gente mole
Quando se canta
Todo mundo bole
Quando se canta
Todo mundo bole

O samba da minha terra
Deixa a gente mole
Quando se canta
Todo mundo bole
Quando se canta
Todo mundo bole

Quem não gosta de samba
Bom sujeito não é
É ruim da cabeça
Ou doente do pé

Eu nasci com o samba
No samba me criei
E do danado do samba
Nunca me separei

O samba da minha terra
Deixa a gente mole
Quando se canta
Todo mundo bole
Quando se canta
Todo mundo bole

Quem não gosta de samba
Bom sujeito não é
É ruim da cabeça
Ou doente do pé

Eu nasci com o samba
No samba me criei
E do danado do samba
Nunca me separei

O samba da minha terra
Deixa a gente mole
Quando se canta
Todo mundo bole




Quando se canta
Todo mundo bole

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Gilberto Getz's song "Samba De Minha Terra" celebrate the joy and infectious energy of samba music and its connection to the culture and roots of Brazil. The first verse emphasizes how the samba from the singer's land makes everyone feel relaxed and loose, as the rhythm and melody of the song create a sense of groove that is hard to resist. The repetition of the lines "Quando se canta, todo mundo bole" reinforces this idea, suggesting that when people sing along to samba, they can't help but move and dance.


The second verse explores the idea that those who do not enjoy samba cannot be considered good people, implying that samba is not only a musical genre but also a metaphor for a carefree and joyful attitude towards life. The lines "É ruim da cabeça, ou doente do pé" suggest that people who dislike samba are either mentally troubled or physically unwell. This playful jab highlights the deep cultural significance and popularity of samba in Brazil.


The final verse reflects on the personal connection between the singer and samba. They express that they were born with samba and were raised in its rhythm and style. The line "E do danado do samba, nunca me separei" articulates the singer's lifelong dedication and love for samba, emphasizing that they have never separated themselves from the energetic and vibrant spirit of the music.


Overall, "Samba De Minha Terra" is an anthem to the power of samba, celebrating its ability to bring people together, ignite joy, and express the essence of Brazilian culture.


Line by Line Meaning

O samba da minha terra
The samba of my land


Deixa a gente mole
Makes us weak


Quando se canta
When one sings


Todo mundo bole
Everyone shakes


Quem não gosta de samba
Whoever doesn't like samba


Bom sujeito não é
Is not a good person


É ruim da cabeça
Is mentally disturbed


Ou doente do pé
Or has sick feet


Eu nasci com o samba
I was born with samba


No samba me criei
I was raised with samba


E do danado do samba
And with the damn samba


Nunca me separei
I have never separated myself




Lyrics © Tratore, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dorival Sen Caymmi

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Comments from YouTube:

@ruilopesdasilva1335

A BOSSA NOVA é um gênero derivado do samba, criado por João Gilberto na década de '50, encantando a todos e embalando o mundo pela sua sonoridade singular. Enquanto houver as cordas de um violão, as teclas de um piano e a sensibilidade de um coração, ela, a Bossa Nova, brilhará em sua performance ritmica e harmoniosa!...

@Endless_Soup

I'm English and don't understand the lyrics at all, but this song is such a bop it doesn't even matter.

@lorenvonbismarck9505

R.I.P João Gilberto 1931-2019

@deanronson6331

I've never been to Brazil, but I'm so attached to MPB that I feel nostalgia (saudade) when listening to some of those tunes - as if I were living outside of my home country.

@Mateus-ib2sf

We (Brazilians) feel nostalgia from this time. The Golden era of Bossa Nova, MPB and Western Civilization culture.

@fabriciorocha3508

O que me deixa triste é só ter conhecido depois de sua morte... as musicas dele trazem um sentimento tão diferente em mim

@pamtebelman2321

love this song and love Gilberto, he has the sweetest voice and plays the loveliest guitar! He proves that 'less is more."

@MariaCecilia-tg3gj

Que voz tão aveludada e sua batidinha no violão, divinal.
Me traz de volta um Rio tão lindo, sem a violência de hoje em dia
Quem sabe João Gilberto se isolou pois tinha medo de sair às ruas

@Shinssue

Je l'ai cherché longtemps après l'épisode de crossed.

@timohaie9237

Shazam ma gueule

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