Lura was born in Portugal to Cape-Verdean parents in 1975. Her father came from Santiago and her mother from São Nicolau. Initially she wanted to become a dancer or a swimming instructor. She became a singer at the age of seventeen when Juka, an artist from São Tomé and Príncipe, asked her to sing a duet with him for a music album. The album became a success, and subsequently she participated in productions by artists such as Bonga, Tito Paris, Paulo Flores and Paulinho Vieira.
In 1996 she recorded her first album Nha Vida with her own compositions. In 1997 she participated in the AIDS awareness project Red Hot + Lisbon among famous artists such as Caetano Veloso, Marisa Monte, Djavan, Bonga and Teresa Salgueiro. Further album productions and concerts all over Europe followed. In 2007 she sang her song Morna in the film Fados by Spanish film director Carlos Saura.
Mari D'Ascenson
Lura Lyrics
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Oi quem mandob cai de cavole
M cai m escorossá nariz
Oi na descida di riberonzim
Culpód foi nho Jon d'Anjinha
Oi kem mandam montá na el
Ma cai escorrossá nariz
Nô bai oi nô bai oi no bai tude devagarzim
Nô bai oi no bai oi no bai tude devagarzim
Nô bai oi no bai oi na descida di Riberonzim
Nô bai oi no bai oi na descida di Riberonzim
The lyrics to Lura's song "Mari D'Ascenson" describe a young girl named Mari D'Ascenson who falls off her horse and hurts her nose while riding down a hill. The blame is placed on Nho Jon d'Anjinha for encouraging Mari to ride the horse, but ultimately Mari is determined to keep riding despite her injury. The chorus encourages everyone to take things slowly and carefully, especially when going down the hill.
The song has a cheerful and upbeat melody, but the lyrics tell a story of persistence and determination. Despite her injury, Mari continues on her ride and refuses to let it stop her. The song can be interpreted as a metaphor for overcoming obstacles and not giving up in the face of adversity.
Overall, "Mari D'Ascenson" is a song about perseverance and taking life one step at a time, even when faced with challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh menina oh Mari D'Ascenson
The singer addresses a girl named Mari D'Ascenson in a friendly manner.
Oi quem mandob cai de cavole
The singer exclaims in surprise after someone falls off a horse.
M cai m escorossá nariz
The fallen person's nose gets scraped on the ground.
Oi na descida di riberonzim
The fall happens while going down a steep decline by a river.
Culpód foi nho Jon d'Anjinha
The artist blames someone named Jon d'Anjinha for the fall.
Oi kem mandam montá na el
The person responsible for the fall orders the fallen person to mount the horse.
Ma cai escorrossá nariz
The fallen person's nose gets scraped again when falling off the horse again.
Oi na decida di riberonzim
The second fall happens while going down the same steep decline by the river.
Nô bai oi nô bai oi no bai tude devagarzim
The group decides to take things slowly and cautiously.
Nô bai oi no bai oi no bai tude devagarzim
Reiterating the decision to move slowly and safely.
Nô bai oi no bai oi na descida di Riberonzim
The group moves slowly and safely while going down the steep decline by the river.
Nô bai oi no bai oi na descida di Riberonzim
Reiterating the decision to move slowly and safely while going down the steep decline by the river.
Contributed by Alexis B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Divina :) Saudacoes do Brasil :)
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Uma cantor maravila lura obrigada 💖
@tlemospeixoto
Um mazurca 💖
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Eu amo Há Lura jura
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nota mil
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Nice mazurca
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- Lyrics -
Oh menima oh-Mari D'Ascenson
Oi quem mandob cai de cavole
M cai m escorossá nariz
Oi na descida di riberonzim
Culpód foi nho Jon d'Anjinha
Oi kem mandam montá na el
Ma cai escorossá nariz
Oi na descida di riberonzim
Nô bai oi nô bai oi ni bai tude devagarzim
Nô bai oi nô bai oi ni bai tude devagarzim
Nô bai oi no bai oi na descida di Riberonzim
Nô bai oi no bai oi na descida di Riberonzim