Os animais
Luar na Lubre Lyrics


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Os animais de dous en dous
u-ah!, u-ah!
Os animais de dous en dous
u-ah!, u-ah!
Van subindo á Arca de dous en dous
O boi, a vaca e o caracol
E soben cando chove e cando fai calor
Os animais de tres en tres
u-ah!, u-ah!
Os animais de tres en tres
u-ah!, u-ah!
Van subindo á nave de tres en tres
A garza farta e o cempés
Din adeus coa súa patiña, andando do revés

Os animais de catro en catro
u-ah!, u-ah!
Os animais de catro en catro
u-ah!, u-ah!
Van de catro en catro os animais
E o saltón saltou de máis
Quere pillalo un home que filma documentais

Os animais de cinco en cinco
u-ah!, u-ah!
Os animais de cinco en cinco
u-ah!, u-ah!
E se van marchando en procesión
O lince, a ovella e o leirón




Ao afundirse a Terra, acaba esta canción
Cando se afunda a Terra, acaba esta canción

Overall Meaning

The song "Os animais" by Luar na Lubre is a lively and upbeat tune that is popular in Galician culture. The song talks about animals boarding Noah's Ark in groups of two, three, four, and five. The animals board the Ark in pairs during rain or shine, with the bull, the cow, and the snail being the first to board. The animals board in increasing numbers until they reach groups of five, with the lynx, sheep, and dormouse being the last to board. The song ends with the Earth sinking, bringing an end to the procession of animals.


The lyrics of the song are lighthearted and whimsical, but they can also be interpreted symbolically. The song could be seen as a metaphor for the cycle of life and death, with the animals entering and leaving the Ark in groups, as humans are born and pass away in groups. Alternatively, the song could be seen as a commentary on the importance of preservation and conservation of the Earth's many species, as the Ark is a symbol of protection and safety.


Overall, "Os animais" is a fun and catchy song that has become a beloved part of Galician culture. It celebrates the diversity and beauty of the animal kingdom while also reminding listeners of the importance of preserving and protecting our natural environment.


Line by Line Meaning

Os animais de dous en dous
The animals march two by two


Van subindo á Arca de dous en dous
They climb aboard the Ark two by two


O boi, a vaca e o caracol
The ox, the cow and the snail


E soben cando chove e cando fai calor
And they climb when it rains and when it's hot


Os animais de tres en tres
The animals march three by three


Van subindo á nave de tres en tres
They climb aboard the ship three by three


A garza farta e o cempés
The heron full and the centipede


Din adeus coa súa patiña, andando do revés
Say goodbye with their little hands, walking backwards


Os animais de catro en catro
The animals march four by four


Van de catro en catro os animais
The animals go in groups of four


E o saltón saltou de máis
And the jumper jumped too much


Quere pillalo un home que filma documentais
A man who films documentaries tries to catch him


Os animais de cinco en cinco
The animals march five by five


E se van marchando en procesión
And they march in procession


O lince, a ovella e o leirón
The lynx, the sheep and the dormouse


Ao afundirse a Terra, acaba esta canción
When the Earth sinks, this song ends


Cando se afunda a Terra, acaba esta canción
When the Earth sinks, this song ends




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Lbveltz

¡Me encanta! Luar Na Lubre es un grupo magnífico, y que canten en su lengua, los hace mejores. :)

Caroline Reis

Adorei!! Parabéns por mais um belo trabalho do grupo!! Estou ansiosa para o novo CD! =D

dherekcabral

O trabalho de Luar Na Lubre está maravilhoso, nunca ouvi músicas tão belas! Abraços do Brasil

Marcelio Barros

Amo, uma primor sem palavras....

Wellington Oliveira

Música Maravilhosa.....

OSCAR ABEL ARIAS MORALES

magnifica obra de arte os felicito por tan bella creacion gracias

Mia Crownless

Great! Love it! *.*

Antonio Pablo Villegas

Excelente. Siempre me gustó este grupo. Saludos.

pupdnd

LINDO!!!

Rabib al Jahara

@luarnalubregaliza Ouço Luar na Lubre há 3 anos ou mais e admiro imensamente o trabalho cultural de resgate ao folk europeu. Parabéns!!! Rabib Floriano Antonio (Brazil - Rio de Janeiro)

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