Táxi pra Bahia
Preta Gil Lyrics

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Preciso ir embora daqui
Vou pegar um táxi e vou pra Bahia

Vou sair de casa bem cedinho
De calça Lee bem à vontade
E vou dizer pro motorista
Por gentileza, Salvador Bahia
Por gentileza, Salvador Bahia

O moço eu sei vai se espantar
Pois ninguém fez isso antes
Guardei dinheiro pra essa viagem
E por gentileza, Salvador Bahia
Por gentileza, Salvador Bahia
E gentileza Salvador Bahia
Por gentileza

Preciso ir embora daqui
Vou pegar um táxi e vou pra Bahia
Quero ir por Minas Gerais
Pra rever uma antiga amada
Irei à Vitória do Espírito Santo
Mas o meu destino é Salvador Bahia
O meu destino é Salvador Bahia

Quero fugir dessa agitação
Eu quero a paz que aqui não tenho
Eu preciso ir pra ser feliz
E por gentileza, Salvador Bahia
Por gentileza Salvador Bahia

E gentileza Salvador Bahia
Por gentileza

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Preta Gil's song Táxi pra Bahia are about the desire to escape from one's current situation and find happiness in a new place. The singer is tired of the hustle and bustle of their current city and decides to take a taxi to Bahia, a state in Brazil known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant culture. The singer is so determined to leave that they have saved up money for the trip and are willing to travel a long distance to get there. They even mention revisiting an old lover along the way but ultimately, their destination is Salvador Bahia.

The repetition of "por gentileza" (please) throughout the song adds a polite and almost formal tone to the lyrics, as if the singer is politely asking for permission to leave and find happiness. The use of the term "gentileza" can also reflect the concept of "gentleness", a nod to the idea of treating others kindly and with respect.

Overall, the song expresses a yearning to break free from the mundane and find a new sense of purpose and joy in life. The concept of taking a physical journey to find peace and happiness is a common theme in music, but the addition of the polite language and specific destination of Bahia gives this song a unique twist.

Line by Line Meaning

Preciso ir embora daqui
I need to leave from here

Vou pegar um táxi e vou pra Bahia
I am going to take a taxi and head towards Bahia

Vou sair de casa bem cedinho
I will leave my house early in the morning

De calça Lee bem à vontade
Wearing comfortable Lee jeans

E vou dizer pro motorista
And I am going to tell the driver

Por gentileza, Salvador Bahia
Please take me to Salvador Bahia

O moço eu sei vai se espantar
I know the driver will be surprised

Pois ninguém fez isso antes
Because no one has done this before

Guardei dinheiro pra essa viagem
I saved money for this trip

E por gentileza, Salvador Bahia
And please take me to Salvador Bahia

E gentileza Salvador Bahia
And with kindness, Salvador Bahia