Navegadora
Lulu Santos Lyrics
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Bússula superior
Pólo norte magnético
Instinto migrador
Ursa maior que a vida
Corpo celeste mor
Céu do sul de uma ilha
Chega setembro eu vou
Dá-nos latitude e longitude com precisão
Sua benção e proteção
Rosa dos ventos lunares
Bússula superior
Pólo norte magnético
Instinto migrador
Ursa maior que a vida
Corpo celeste mor
Céu do sul de uma ilha
Chega setembro eu vou
Olha por nós, navegadora
Dá-nos latitude e longitude com precisão
Sua benção e proteção
Olha por nós, navegadora
Dá-nos latitude e longitude com precisão
Sua benção e proteção
The lyrics of Lulu Santos's song Navegadora refers to the guidance and protection of a skilled navigator during a sea voyage. The songwriter uses metaphorical references to celestial bodies such as the lunar winds and the constellation Ursa Major to symbolize the expertise and knowledge required for a successful maritime journey. The navigational tools mentioned in the song, including the compass and magnetic North Pole, further illustrate the significance of accurate guidance in traversing the vast expanse of the ocean.
Moreover, the repeated plea for the navigator's "blessing and protection" highlights the reliance sailors have on experienced navigators to ensure their safety and well-being in the unpredictable world of seafaring. The choice of September as the month of departure adds another layer of meaning, as this is traditionally the start of the hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean. It underscores the dangers that sailors face and further highlights the importance of a skilled navigator's guidance.
Overall, Navegadora is a tribute to the essential role played by navigators in maritime history and serves as a reminder of the courage and skill required to undertake long sea voyages in the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Rosa dos ventos lunares
The compass rose made of moon-shaped winds
Bússula superior
The superior compass
Pólo norte magnético
The magnetic north pole
Instinto migrador
The migratory instinct
Ursa maior que a vida
A bigger-than-life constellation
Corpo celeste mor
The celestial body that remains still
Céu do sul de uma ilha
The southern sky of an island
Chega setembro eu vou
When September comes, I'm going
Olha por nós, navegadora
Watch over us, navigator
Dá-nos latitude e longitude com precisão
Give us latitude and longitude accurately
Sua benção e proteção
Your blessing and protection
Olha por nós, navegadora
Watch over us, navigator
Dá-nos latitude e longitude com precisão
Give us latitude and longitude accurately
Sua benção e proteção
Your blessing and protection
Contributed by Riley R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.