Baía
Pongo Lyrics

Baia baia baia baia
The repetition of 'baia' signifies the energetic and lively spirit of kuduro music

Totosikiribaaaa
A playful and lively sound effect meant to animate the atmosphere

Isso é kuduro abram alas, totosikiribaaaa
The song is kuduro music, which is about letting loose and having fun. 'Abram alas' means to make way or open up for the music and 'totosikiribaaaa' represents the high-energy vibe of the genre

Pongolove é que avacalha /Totosikiribaaaa
Pongolove, the singer, is the one who brings the fun and energy to the kuduro music. 'Avacalha' means to mess around or playfully disrupt

Totosikiribaaaa Má!
A sound effect to hype up the energy in the song

Totosikiribaaaa Ché!
A sound effect to hype up the energy in the song

Sabula sabula magala
This line contains a local Angolan phrase: 'sabula magala,' which means 'move your body.' This phrase represents the dynamic and dance-focused nature of the kuduro genre

Do gueto mas bate na city
The song has its roots in the streets ('gueto'), but it is well-loved and recognized in the city as well. Kuduro music has been able to transcend social and cultural barriers in Angola

Pongolove dama de elite
Although Pongolove comes from the streets, he has elevated his status to that of an elite figure in the music scene. This line shows how kuduro music has been able to give a voice and platform to those who were previously marginalized

Criatividade sem limite
Kuduro artists are known for their unending creativity, and this line reflects that fact

Vim tirar kuduro da street
Pongolove is saying that he wants to elevate kuduro music from being just street music to having wider recognition and respect

E leva-lo para outro nível
Pongolove wants to take kuduro music to another level of recognition and popularity. Kuduro artists want to bring this unique Angolan style to a global audience

O mambo está mais que visível
This 'mambo' refers to the kuduro rhythm, which is easily recognizable in the song. Its popularity and visibility continue to grow

Chapada da boca
An expression that means 'shut up' or 'stop talking nonsense'

Pra quem diz
This phrase means 'for those who say,' indicating that Pongolove is addressing critics or those who underestimate kuduro music

Bati na rocha
A colloquial expression that means 'I'm tough'

Mulóji sacana
This phrase is Angolan slang for 'bad person' or 'troublemaker'

Tunda arruma a tua trocha
This phrase means 'get your act together, straighten up.' Pongolove is telling his critics to step up their game

Sou fogo que não se apaga
Pongolove is saying that he has an unquenchable fire and passion for kuduro music

Pongolove é tocha
This line means 'Pongolove is a torch' or 'Pongolove is lighting the way for kuduro music.'

Sabula, sabula; sabula
This phrase is a repetition of 'Sabula sabula magala' and encourages people to dance and move their bodies

Pensaste que é fantocha
This phrase means 'You thought I was a puppet or a joke' - Pongolove is saying he is not to be underestimated