Martinho da Vila
Martinho Da Vila Lyrics

Boa noite, Vila Isabel
Greeting the community of Vila Isabel.

Partideiro, partideiro, ó
A call to a samba party.

Nossa Vila Isabel brilha mais do que o Sol
Expressing the pride in the Vila Isabel community.

Canta, negro rei, deixa a tristeza pra lá
Encouragement to sing and forget about sorrows.

Canta forte, minha Vila, a vida vai melhorar
Belief that singing and coming together will lead to a better life.

A vida vai melhorar
Reaffirming the belief that life will get better for the community.

Ferreira, chega aí
Calling a friend named Ferreira to join the party.

Abre logo uma gelada, vem curtir
Asking Ferreira to bring some beer and enjoy the party.

A Avenida engalanada
Describing the decorated avenue for the carnival parade.

Nossa gente emocionada vai reluzir
Expectation that the community will shine with emotion during the parade.

Os sonhos de Iaiá
Referring to the dreams of people from a specific community.

Suas glórias e cirandas resgatar
Celebrating the achievements and traditions of a community.

Não acaba quarta-feira, a saideira
Emphasizing that the party does not end on Wednesday, and there will be more to come.

Nem o meu laiaraiá
Invoking the personal joy in song and dance.

Raízes da roça para os pretos forros
Highlighting the rural roots of black people.

Tanto talento não guarda segredo
Acknowledging and appreciating the abundance of talent in the community.

O dono do palco, o Zumbi lá do morro
Referring to a celebrated figure from the community as the master of the stage.

Pela 28, chinelo de dedo
Describing a particular street and the style of footwear worn there.

Se a paz em Angola lhe pede socorro
Addressing a specific political situation and the response of the community.

Filho de Teresa encara sem medo
A reference to a brave and fearless individual from the community named Teresa's son.

Seguiu escola do Pai Arraia
Indicating that someone has followed in the footsteps of their teacher named Arraia.

Reforma agrária e festa do arraiá
Describing two elements that are important to the community: land reform and seasonal festivities.

Em cada verso, mais uma obra-prima
Recognizing that each musical verse is a masterpiece.

Ousar, mudar e fazer sem rima
Encouragement to take risks, embrace change, and create something unique.

Só você pra fazer sem rima
Acknowledging the uniqueness and creativity of the individual being addressed.

Profeta, poeta, mestre dos mestres
Celebrating the individual's talent as a prophet, poet, and master.

África em prece, o griô, a referência
Connecting the individual and their talent to African traditions and spirituality.

O senhor da sapiência, escritor da consciência
Referring to the individual as a wise teacher and writer of social consciousness.

E a cadência de andar, de viver e sambar
Highlighting the individual's rhythm and style in movement, living, and dancing samba.

Tão bom cantarolar porque o mundo renasceu
Reveling in the joy of singing and feeling that the world has been reborn.

Me abraçar com esse povo todo seu
Expressing the desire to embrace the entire community.

Eu vou junto da família
Acknowledging the sense of family and community.

Do Pinduca à alegria pra brindar
From Pinduca to joy, a toast is made in celebration.

Modéstia à parte, o Martinho é da Vila
Humorously stating that the singer, Martinho, is from the Vila Isabel community.

Na Avenida engalanada
Repeating the description of the decorated avenue for the parade.

Reforma agrária e festa no arraiá
Repeating the connection between land reform and seasonal festivities.

Desfila a Vila novamente incrementada
Proudly stating that the community is parading again, with new improvements.

E desta vez tem Rio Grande na jogada
Highlighting the participation of another region, Rio Grande, in the festivities.

A grande paixão, que foi inspiração
Referring to the subject of the community's parade, which is their great passion and source of inspiration.

Do poeta é o enredo
Stating that the theme of the parade was created by a poet.

No cais dourado da velha Bahia
Describing a golden pier in the old city of Bahia.

Onde estava o Capoeira
Referring to the presence of Capoeira fighters in that area.

A Iaiá também se via
Noting that a woman named Iaiá was also present.

Verão, calor de luz
Describing the summer season as bright and warm.

Outono, muita fartura
Depicting the fall season as abundant.

Jangadas ao mar pra buscar lagosta
Describing how fishermen go out to sea to catch lobster.

Pra levar pra festa em Jaboatão
Stating that the lobster will be taken to a festival in Jaboatão.

Negros, brancos, índios
Noting the diversity of people in the community.

Dessa miscigenação
Describing the unique mixture of ethnicities and cultures in the community.

Gbalá é resgatar, salvar
Describing a commitment to rescue and save cultural traditions.

E a criança, esperança de Oxalá, vamos sonhar
Encouraging the collective imagination, especially among children, who represent the hope of divine entity Oxalá.

Sonhei
Concluding with a reference to a dream, which could represent the aspiration and vision of the community.