Vou Ver Juliana
Nana Caymmi Lyrics

The lyrics of Nana Caymmi's song "Vou Ver Juliana" tell a story about a person who eagerly anticipates seeing Juliana when the tide goes out. The repetition of "vou vê Juliana" emphasizes their excitement and longing for this encounter. The opening line "quando a maré vazá" (when the tide goes out) sets the scene and reflects the anticipation building up.

The second stanza introduces the character of Severista, who desires money in order to cross paths with the singer. The following lines express the singer's financial constraints, stating that they no longer have the means to pay for transportation. As a result, they are left with the option of waiting. The repetition of "bate palma, palma, palma" and "bate pé, pé, pé" suggests a rhythmic and almost ritualistic response to their situation, as if they are trying to encourage their own patience. The statement "carangueijo só é peixe na vazante da maré" (a crab is only a fish when the tide goes out) conveys a sense of longing and perhaps even a metaphorical message about the transient nature of certain relationships.