Não Leve A Mal
Paulinho da Viola Lyrics


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Seu diretor de bateria
Aquilo que eu disser não leve a mal
Agora que chegou a calmaria
Vamos esquecer o vendaval
Reuna nossos batuqueiros
Que eu já peguei meu violão

Pois esse ano a Portela vai sair pra decidir aquela situação(bis)

Quem chorou, chorou
Quem sorriu, sorriu

O nosso destino é lutar




Portela não via deixar cair
Aquilo que construiu

Overall Meaning

The song is a call to the director of the percussion section of the Portela Samba School, one of the most traditional samba schools in Brazil, asking him not to take offense at what is about to be said. Paulinho da Viola goes on to say that now that the storm has passed, it is time to focus on rebuilding and forgetting the past. He calls upon the percussionists to gather around his guitar, because this year Portela will be marching to decide its fate. The lyrics express the determination to fight and not let what has been built fall.


The chorus of the song highlights the fact that in samba, you either smile or cry, depending on the outcome of the competition. The destiny of Portela is to fight and not let what has been built over time disappear. The lyrics also show the importance of the director of the percussion section, who plays a crucial role in the school's success.


Overall, the song is a tribute to the samba community and the importance of perseverance, determination, and loyalty.


Line by Line Meaning

Seu diretor de bateria
Addressing the director of the band, who holds a position of authority and responsibility.


Aquilo que eu disser não leve a mal
Please don't take offense to anything I say or suggest, as I have good intentions for our group.


Agora que chegou a calmaria
Now that the tempestuous storm has finally subsided, let's move forward with peace and harmony.


Vamos esquecer o vendaval
Let's forget the difficulties we've faced and focus on moving ahead positively and energetically.


Reuna nossos batuqueiros
Bring together our percussionists, as they play an important role in helping us create a unique sound.


Que eu já peguei meu violão
I'm ready to pick up my guitar and start working with our band to create powerful new music for our fans to enjoy.


Pois esse ano a Portela vai sair pra decidir aquela situação(bis)
This year, we are going to focus on performing with all our might and come out on top, settling any doubt about our abilities.


Quem chorou, chorou
For those who have shed tears over the difficulties we face, let them continue to do so, as it's a natural emotion.


Quem sorriu, sorriu
For those who have found happiness and joy in our performances and experiences, let them continue to smile and spread positivity.


O nosso destino é lutar
Our destiny is to fight for what we believe in and strive towards our goals with determination and motivation.


Portela não via deixar cair
We will not let our band, Portela, fall or fail. We will continue to build upon what we have created and make it even stronger.


Aquilo que construiu
Everything we have built and accomplished as a band is something we should be proud of and continue to cherish.




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