Voz
Pedro! Lyrics
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A voz do morro sou eu mesmo sim senhor
Quero mostrar ao mundo que tenho valor
Eu sou o rei dos terreiros
Eu sou o samba
Sou natural daqui do Rio de Janeiro
Sou eu quem levo a alegria
Mais um samba, queremos samba
Quem está pedindo é a voz do povo do país
Viva o samba, vamos cantando
Essa melodia pro Brasil feliz
Eu sou o samba
A voz do morro sou eu mesmo sim senhor
Quero mostrar ao mundo que tenho valor
Eu sou o rei dos terreiros
Eu sou o samba
Sou natural daqui do Rio de Janeiro
Sou eu quem levo a alegria
Para milhões de corações brasileiros
Mais um samba, queremos samba
Quem está pedindo é a voz do povo do país
Viva o samba, vamos cantando
Essa melodia pro Brasil feliz
Eu sou o samba
A voz do morro sou eu mesmo sim senhor
Quero mostrar ao mundo que tenho valor
Eu sou o rei dos terreiros
Eu sou o samba
Sou natural daqui do Rio de Janeiro
Sou eu quem levo a alegria
Para milhões de corações brasileiros
Mais um samba, queremos samba
Quem está pedindo é a voz do povo do país
Viva o samba, vamos cantando
Essa melodia pro Brasil feliz
The song "Voz" by Pedro! is a celebration of the samba and its roots in the morros (hills) of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The lyrics personify the samba as the singer, declaring proudly that "I am the samba, the voice of the morro, I am myself, yes sir." The singer wants to show the world that the samba has value and is the king of the terreiros (samba schools). The repetition of the phrase "eu sou o samba" emphasizes the importance and power of this musical genre in the singer's life and culture.
The second half of the song calls for more samba, with the people's voice demanding it for a happy Brazil. The sentiment is that samba is the heart and soul of the country, bringing joy to millions of Brazilian hearts. The repetition of the chorus reinforces this idea and creates a sense of unity and pride in the samba’s cultural significance.
Overall, "Voz" is a lively and enthusiastic tribute to the samba and its importance to Brazilian culture, with a strong focus on the singer’s personal connection to the music.
Line by Line Meaning
Eu sou o samba
I am the embodiment of the Brazilian musical genre known as samba.
A voz do morro sou eu mesmo sim senhor
I am the voice of the favelas, proudly representing the underprivileged communities of Rio de Janeiro.
Quero mostrar ao mundo que tenho valor
I want to demonstrate to the world the worth and significance of the samba culture and the people it represents.
Eu sou o rei dos terreiros
I am the king of the traditional Afro-Brazilian gathering places called terreiros, where samba and other cultural practices are celebrated.
Sou natural daqui do Rio de Janeiro
I am a product of the vibrant and diverse cultural scene of Rio de Janeiro, where samba has its roots.
Sou eu quem levo a alegria
I am the one who brings happiness and joy to the hearts of millions of Brazilian people through my music and performances.
Para milhões de corações brasileiros
My message and music reach millions of Brazilian hearts and souls, inspiring and uplifting them.
Mais um samba, queremos samba
We want another samba, because samba is our passion and our lifeblood.
Quem está pedindo é a voz do povo do país
It is the voice of the people of our country who are requesting more samba, because they identify with and cherish its cultural significance.
Viva o samba, vamos cantando
Long live samba, let's keep singing its praises and celebrating its power and beauty.
Essa melodia pro Brasil feliz
This melody is for a happy Brazil, in which the people embrace their heritage and cultural diversity with joy and pride.
Lyrics © Editora e Importadora Musical Fermata do Brasil Ltda.
Written by: Ze Keti
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