Canto De Ossanha
Paula Morelenbaum Lyrics


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The man who says "I give" does not give
Because who gives exactly does not say
The man who says "I go" does not go
Because when it was already it did not want
The man who says "I am" is not
Because who is same is "is not"
The man who says "tô" not tá
Because nobody tá when he wants
Coitado of the man who falls
In I sing it of Ossanha, treasonous
Coitado of the man who goes
Behind mandinga of love
It goes, it goes, it goes, it goes, I do not go
It goes, it goes, it goes, it goes, I do not go
It goes, it goes, it goes, it goes, I do not go
It goes, it goes, it goes, it goes, I do not go
That I am not nobody to go
In colloquy to forget
The sadness of a love that passed
Not, I only go if I will be pra to see
A star to appear
In the morning of a new love
Friend sinhô, saravá
Xangô ordered me to say to it
If it is I sing of Ossanha, does not go
That much goes to repent itself
Its Orixá asks pro
The love alone is good for aching itself
Its Orixá asks pro
The love alone is good for aching itself
Its Orixá asks pro
The love alone is good for aching itself
Its Orixá asks pro
The love alone is good for aching itself
It goes, it goes, it goes, it goes, to love
It goes, it goes, it goes, to suffer
It goes, it goes, it goes, it goes, to cry
It goes, it goes, it goes, to say
That I am not nobody to go
In colloquy to forget
The sadness of a love that passed
Not, I only go if I will be pra to see




A star to appear
In the morning of a new love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Paula Morelenbaum's song Canto De Ossanha is a commentary on the human experience with love. The song starts by saying that the man who says "I give" or "I go" or "I am" or "tô" does not do what he says. It implies that love is not always honest and that people tend to say things they do not mean. The song goes on to talk about the sad fate of men who fall for the "treasonous" love of Ossanha and the man who goes behind the "mandinga" of love.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "it goes, it goes, it goes, it goes, I do not go" to express the idea that love may make people suffer and cry but there are times when one must move on and forget the sadness of a love that passed. However, the song ends on a hopeful note, expressing the desire to see a "star" in the morning of a new love. In this sense, the song's message is not entirely cynical, as it also acknowledges the potential for new love and the beauty of the human experience.


Line by Line Meaning

The man who says "I give" does not give
The person who verbally pledges to give something, rarely ends up fulfilling it.


Because who gives exactly does not say
The true act of giving involves little or no declaration beforehand.


The man who says "I go" does not go
Someone who claims to have left or moved on, may not have actually done so.


Because when it was already it did not want
The true indication of someone leaving is when they have already lost interest in staying.


The man who says "I am" is not
A person who identifies themself as something often doesn't fully embody that identity.


Because who is same is "is not"
Identifying as something and being fully synonymous with it are two different things.


The man who says "tô" not tá
Saying that someone is present doesn't necessarily mean that they are actually present.


Because nobody tá when he wants
Being present when expected isn't always possible for anyone.


Coitado of the man who falls
Pity the person who succumbs to the trap of love.


In I sing it of Ossanha, treasonous
The song Ossanha reflects the treacherous nature of love.


Coitado of the man who goes
Pity the person who seeks love by any means necessary.


Behind mandinga of love
The quest for love can lead some people to engage in deceitful and manipulative behaviors.


It goes, it goes, it goes, it goes, I do not go
The unpredictable journey of love can cause one to hesitate or avoid entirely.


That I am not nobody to go
I am not interested in pursuing love or a relationship.


In colloquy to forget
Engaging in conversations to distract oneself from the pain of lost love.


The sadness of a love that passed
The melancholy feeling that arises when thinking about a past love.


Not, I only go if I will be pra to see
I will only embark on a new relationship if I see or feel something real and meaningful.


A star to appear
A sign or symbol of hope and promise for a new love.


Friend sinhô, saravá
Greetings and blessings to you, sir.


Xangô ordered me to say to it
The deity Xangô has instructed me to convey a message.


If it is I sing of Ossanha, does not go
Those who know and understand the treacherous nature of love should avoid pursuing it at all costs.


That much goes to repent itself
Those who pursue love blindly will inevitably experience regret and remorse.


Its Orixá asks pro
One's spiritual guardian or deity may have a say in the pursuit and outcome of love.


The love alone is good for aching itself
Love can be painful, but it is still worth pursuing and experiencing.


It goes, it goes, it goes, it goes, to love
The turbulent journey of love is unpredictable and ever-changing.


It goes, it goes, it goes, to suffer
Along with love comes pain and suffering.


It goes, it goes, it goes, it goes, to cry
Heartache and sadness are often a part of the journey towards love.


It goes, it goes, it goes, to say
Expression of one's feelings and thoughts is necessary along the journey towards love.


That I am not nobody to go
I am not interested in pursuing love or a relationship.


In colloquy to forget
Engaging in conversations to distract oneself from the pain of lost love.


The sadness of a love that passed
The melancholy feeling that arises when thinking about a past love.


Not, I only go if I will be pra to see
I will only embark on a new relationship if I see or feel something real and meaningful.


A star to appear
A sign or symbol of hope and promise for a new love.




Lyrics © Tratore
Written by: Marcus Vinicius Da Cruz De M. Moraes, Baden Powell

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