Mas Que Nada
Maria Augusta Lyrics
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Obá, obá, obá
Ô ariá, raiô
Obá, obá, obá
Mas que nada
Sai da minha frente
Que eu quero passar
E o que eu quero é sambar
Esse samba
Que é misto de Maracatu
É samba de Preto Velho
Samba de preto tu
Mas que nada
Um samba como esse, tão legal
Você não vai querer
Que eu chegue no final
Ô, ariá, raiô
Obá, obá, obá
Ô ariá, raiô
Obá, obá, obá
Mas que nada
Um samba como esse, tão legal
Você não vai querer
Que eu chegue no final
E esse samba
Que é misto de Maracatu
É samba de Preto Velho
Samba de preto tu
Mas que nada
Um samba como esse, tão legal
Você não vai querer
Que eu chegue no final
Que eu chegue no final
Que eu chegue no final
Que eu chegue no final
The lyrics of "Mas Que Nada" by Maria Augusta speak to the excitement of the samba and the joy that comes with dancing to it. The song opens with the repeated phrase "Ô ariá, raiô / Obá, obá, obá," which serves as an introduction to the upbeat rhythm that follows. The main refrain, "Mas que nada / Sai da minha frente / Que eu quero passar / Pois o samba tá animado / E o que eu quero é sambar," translates to "But really / Get out of my way / Because I want to pass / The samba is so lively / And all I want to do is dance."
The lyrics continue to describe the type of samba being enjoyed: "Esse samba / Que é misto de Maracatu / É samba de Preto Velho / Samba de preto tu," which means "This samba / That is mixed with Maracatu / Is samba of the Preto Velho (elder black) / Samba of you, black." These lines allude to the Afro-Brazilian influences in the music and acknowledge the cultural significance of samba to Brazil's black community. Overall, the lyrics of "Mas Que Nada" paint a picture of a festive, energetic atmosphere where people come together to enjoy one of Brazil's most beloved cultural traditions.
Line by Line Meaning
Ô ariá, raiô
Introducing the song with a rhythmic, traditional Brazilian chant
Obá, obá, obá
Invoking a celebratory, joyful vibe for the song
Mas que nada
But that's nothing - this is just the beginning!
Sai da minha frente
Get out of my way and let me pass through
Que eu quero passar
Because I want to dance, groove, and have a good time
Pois o samba tá animado
Because the samba music is lively and exciting
E o que eu quero é sambar
And what I want to do is dance the samba
Esse samba
This samba music
Que é misto de Maracatu
That blends elements of Maracatu, a traditional Afro-Brazilian music and dance genre
É samba de Preto Velho
Is samba inspired by the wisdom and culture of the Preto Velho, or the ancestors and elders of the black community
Samba de preto tu
A samba style that represents black culture, tradition and legacy
Um samba como esse, tão legal
A samba style like this, so cool and great
Você não vai querer
You wouldn't want
Que eu chegue no final
Me to stop dancing before the song is over
Que eu chegue no final
Me to stop dancing before the song is over
Que eu chegue no final
Me to stop dancing before the song is over
Ô, ariá, raiô
Repetition of the opening chant to bring back the energetic feel
Obá, obá, obá
Reiteration of the celebratory vibe
E esse samba
And this samba music
Que é misto de Maracatu
That blends traditional and modern Afro-Brazilian music genres
É samba de Preto Velho
Inspired by the power, strength and beauty of the black culture and heritage
Samba de preto tu
A samba that represents the greatness and excellence of black people
Um samba como esse, tão legal
A samba style like this, so cool and great
Você não vai querer
You wouldn't want
Que eu chegue no final
Me to stop dancing before the song is over
Que eu chegue no final
Me to stop dancing before the song is over
Que eu chegue no final
Me to stop dancing before the song is over
Writer(s): JORGE BEN, EMILY CRANZ
Contributed by Benjamin K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.