Carnaval
La Talvera Lyrics
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Que m'agrada tant e mai
Quand davala de son tròne
Es per fotre lo rambalh
E davala per carrièiras
Per cridar e s'amusar
E per una sadolièra
De plan beure e plan manjar
cnem venètz faire la fèsta
Sortissem totes de l'ostal
cnem venètz faire la fèsta
Que duèi es jorn de Carnaval
Ieu l'aimi quand es salvatge
Que crenta pas l'escandal
Que se vestís en palhassa
Coma lo de Cornonterral (bis)
Lo de Limós qu'es plan longanha
Que se vòl pas arrestar
Las fecas an jamai la canha
Los godilhs chinan sens quitar
c Trèves ten una balaja
Es vestit de petaçons
c Pesenàs lo polin marcha
cl son del pifre e del tambor
cl país Tòi fan una caça
Ont l'ors dança per quistar
Martin nos mosta ambe sa pata
Dins lo Vallespir catalan
Ieu l'aimi quand se reganha
Coma a la plana o Montpelhièr
Quand fot de mèrda e de pissanha
Sus las façadas dels banquièrs
Lo carnaval que mai m'agrada
Carga un masca batalhièr
E se cara cada annada
De fotre un tiran sul lenhièr
The lyrics of La Talvera's song "Carnaval" paint a vivid picture of the festive and rebellious spirit of Carnival celebrations. The song describes Carnival as a bold and playful character who descends from his throne to stir up trouble, roam the streets, shout, and have fun. He indulges in drinking and feasting, creating a lively and carefree atmosphere. The imagery evokes a sense of liberation and joy as Carnival invites everyone to join the festivities and temporarily escape their daily routine.
The lyrics also highlight the untamed and wild side of Carnival, emphasizing its refusal to conform to societal norms and expectations. Carnival is portrayed as a figure who revels in chaos and disruption, unafraid of causing a scene or dressing up as a clown. The mention of different regional characters and traditions adds depth to the narrative, showcasing the diversity and richness of Carnival celebrations across different cultures.
Furthermore, the lyrics capture the spirit of resistance and defiance inherent in Carnival. The mention of mocking and defacing the facades of bankers with excrement and urine symbolizes a subversive act of challenging authority and societal constraints. Carnival is depicted as a figure of rebellion who takes pleasure in confronting tyrants and asserting freedom through symbolic acts of defiance.
Overall, the lyrics of "Carnaval" by La Talvera celebrate the tradition of Carnival as a time of revelry, social critique, and communal solidarity. Through vivid imagery and evocative language, the song portrays Carnival as a multifaceted character who embodies the spirit of liberation, resistance, and collective joy. It invites listeners to embrace the festive energy of Carnival and participate in the playful subversion and renewal that it represents.
Line by Line Meaning
Carnaval es un brave òme
Carnival is a bold man
Que m'agrada tant e mai
That I like so much and more
Quand davala de son tròne
When he descends from his throne
Es per fotre lo rambalh
It's to stir up trouble
E davala per carrièiras
And descends through streets
Per cridar e s'amusar
To shout and have fun
E per una sadolièra
And for a Bacchanalian feast
De plan beure e plan manjar
Of drinking and eating plenty
cnem venètz faire la fèsta
Come out and celebrate
Sortissem totes de l'ostal
Let's all come out of the house
Que duèi es jorn de Carnaval
Because today is Carnival day
Ieu l'aimi quand es salvatge
I love it when it's wild
Que crenta pas l'escandal
That doesn't care about scandal
Que se vestís en palhassa
That dresses as a clown
Coma lo de Cornonterral (bis)
Like the one from Cornonterral
Lo de Limós qu'es plan longanha
The one from Limós who's very playful
Que se vòl pas arrestar
Who doesn't want to stop
Las fecas an jamai la canha
The old ladies never tire
Los godilhs chinan sens quitar
Their heels click without end
Trèves ten una balaja
Trèves has a bouncy step
Es vestit de petaçons
Dressed in rags
Pesenàs lo polin marcha
Pesenàs the fool walks
Son del pifre e del tambor
With the sound of pipe and drum
Cl país Tòi fan una caça
The Tòi country makes a hunt
Ont l'ors dança per quistar
Where the bear dances to conquer
Martin nos mosta ambe sa pata
Martin shows us his paw
Dins lo Vallespir catalan
In the Catalan Vallespir
Ieu l'aimi quand se reganha
I love it when it fights back
Coma a la plana o Montpelhièr
Like in the countryside or Montpellier
Quand fot de mèrda e de pissanha
When it throws mud and urine
Sus las façadas dels banquièrs
On the bankers' facades
Lo carnaval que mai m'agrada
The carnival that I always like
Carga un masca batalhièr
Carries a warrior mask
E se cara cada annada
And faces it every year
De fotre un tiran sul lenhièr
To kick out a tyrant from power
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Daniel Loddo
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