Tic Tic Tac
Negritude Junior Lyrics


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Bate forte o tambor
Eu quero tic, tic, tic, tic ta
Bate forte o tambor
Eu quero tic, tic, tic, tic ta
É nessa dança que meu boi balança
E o povão de fora vem pra ca brincar
É nessa dança que meu boi balança
E o povão de fora vem pra ca brincar

As barrancas de terras caídas
Faz barrento o nosso rio-mar
As barrancas de terras caídas
Faz barrento o nosso rio-mar

Amazonas, rio da minha vida
Imagem tão linda que meu Deus criou
Fez o céu, a mata e a terra
Uniu os caboclos construiu o amor
Fez o céu, a mata e a terra
Uniu os caboclos




Construiu o amor
Brinca meu povo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Tic Tic Tac" by Negritude Junior portray the excitement and energy of a dance, where the strong beat of the drum sets the rhythm for the tic tic tac of the steps. The verses describe how the dance is a celebration of the balanço (swing) of the boi (bull), and how people come from outside to join in the fun. The chorus repeats the desire for the drum to play strongly and for the tic tic tac to continue, creating a festive mood that brings everyone together.


The second part of the song pays tribute to the Amazon river, which is described as the "river of my life". The lyrics highlight the beauty of the region, with the sky, the forest, and the land coming together to create a special place. The people who live there, called caboclos, are also celebrated for their unity and their love. The song ends with an invitation to "brinca meu povo" (dance, my people), reminding listeners that the spirit of the dance and the celebration can bring people together in a joyful way.


Overall, the lyrics to "Tic Tic Tac" convey a sense of joy, excitement, and unity. The song celebrates the power of music and dance to bring people together, and highlights the beauty and richness of Brazilian culture.


Line by Line Meaning

Bate forte o tambor
The drum beats strongly


Eu quero tic, tic, tic, tic ta
I want the tic tic ta rhythm


É nessa dança que meu boi balança
This dance makes my bull sway


E o povão de fora vem pra ca brincar
And outsiders come here to have fun


As barrancas de terras caídas
The fallen lands' slopes


Faz barrento o nosso rio-mar
Make our river-sea muddy


Amazonas, rio da minha vida
Amazonas, river of my life


Imagem tão linda que meu Deus criou
Such a beautiful image created by my God


Fez o céu, a mata e a terra
He made the sky, the forest, and the land


Uniu os caboclos construiu o amor
Joined the mixed race and built love


Brinca meu povo
My people, have fun




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