Rio
Rio - Bad (2007) [www.RnB4U.in] Lyrics
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Que a invocada toca
E a galera, uh!
Vem Pra Caxias, Ivete Sangalo
E la vou eu, pé na estrada
E la vou eu, meu amor
Olhos de fogo, da serpente encantada
A grande Rio vem dar um banho de axé
Salve! Toda essa gente de fé
O tambor da invocada promete
Levanta a poeira Ivete
A grande Rio vem dar um banho de axé
Salve! Toda essa gente de fé
O tambor da invocada promete
Levanta a poeira Ivete
Brilha minha estrela
Alumia o meu caminhar
Menina baiana do Juazeiro
Saudade mandou um cheiro
Velho chico, histórias fez lembrar
Nossa senhora sempre a me guiar
Sol inclemente
Terra seca era o sertão
Adolescente, abraço o violão
Forroziei, pulei fogueira, viva São João
Minha família, doce inspiração
E lá vou eu, pé na estrada
E lá vou eu, meu amor
Olhos de fogo da serpente encantada
Iluminavam meu destino a Salvador
E lá vou eu, pé na estrada
E lá vou eu, meu amor
Olhos de fogo da serpente encantada
Iluminavam meu destino a Salvador
Cantei a noite buscando o que eu queria
Alegria! Alegria!
Guitarra, frevo, tambores que têm magia
Ê Bahia! Ê Bahia!
Com a Eva encantei toda cidade
No trio arrastei as multidões
Canto a minha verdade, africanidade
Mistura de emoções
Meu timbau, virou sucesso internacional
Nos palcos do mundo o estrelato, a consagração
Comunidade, povo do gueto, eu sou
Caxias me abraçou
A grande Rio vem dar um banho de axé
Salve! Toda essa gente de fé
O tambor da invocada promete
Levanta a poeira Ivete
The lyrics to the song "Rio" by Bad are a celebration of Brazilian music and culture, with a particular emphasis on the rhythms and traditions of Salvador in Bahia. The song opens with an invitation to join in the festivities, with the "invocada" (a group of musicians who play percussion instruments) providing the music and the crowd responding enthusiastically. The lyrics then describe a journey from Caxias (presumably a city near Rio de Janeiro, where the song was written and recorded) to Salvador, where the singer's destiny is revealed through the "olhos de fogo" (fiery eyes) of the enchanted serpent.
Throughout the song, there are references to various aspects of Bahian culture, including the river Sao Francisco, the city of Juazeiro, and the festivals of Sao Joao. The lyrics also celebrate Ivete Sangalo, a popular Brazilian singer and one of the leading voices of Bahian music. The chorus repeats the phrase "a grande Rio vem dar um banho de axé" (the great Rio is coming to give a dose of axé), referring to the influence of Bahian music on Brazilian popular culture and the importance of Rio de Janeiro as a hub for music and entertainment.
Overall, the lyrics to "Rio" are a joyous tribute to the diversity and richness of Brazilian music, with a particular focus on the sounds and traditions of Bahia.
Line by Line Meaning
Vem pra roda, Que a invocada toca E a galera, uh! Vem Pra Caxias, Ivete Sangalo
Come to the circle, where the music is playing And everyone's having fun Come to Caxias, with Ivete Sangalo
E la vou eu, pé na estrada E la vou eu, meu amor Olhos de fogo, da serpente encantada Iluminaram, meu destino a Salvador
And there I go, hitting the road And there I go, my love Fire eyes, like an enchanted serpent Guided me to my destiny in Salvador
A grande Rio vem dar um banho de axé Salve! Toda essa gente de fé O tambor da invocada promete Levanta a poeira Ivete
The great Rio is here to bring a shower of energy and spirit Hail to all these faithful people The beat of the drums promises to raise the dust with Ivete
Brilha minha estrela Alumia o meu caminhar Menina baiana do Juazeiro Saudade mandou um cheiro Velho chico, histórias fez lembrar Nossa senhora sempre a me guiar Sol inclemente Terra seca era o sertão Adolescente, abraço o violão Forroziei, pulei fogueira, viva São João Minha família, doce inspiração
My star shines bright and illuminates my path The Baiana girl from Juazeiro sends a sweet scent Missing my roots and memories, the old Chico river Our Lady always guides me The scorching sun and dry land in the Sertão As a teenager, I embraced the guitar and danced forró Jumped over the fire during the São João festival My family is my sweet inspiration
Cantei a noite buscando o que eu queria Alegria! Alegria! Guitarra, frevo, tambores que têm magia Ê Bahia! Ê Bahia! Com a Eva encantei toda cidade No trio arrastei as multidões Canto a minha verdade, africanidade Mistura de emoções Meu timbau, virou sucesso internacional Nos palcos do mundo o estrelato, a consagração Comunidade, povo do gueto, eu sou Caxias me abraçou
I sang all night, searching for what I wanted Joy! Joy! Guitar, frevo and magical drums Oh Bahia! Oh Bahia! With Eva, I enchanted the whole city On the trio, I moved the masses I sing my truth, my African roots A mixture of emotions My timbau became an international success On world stages, I became a star and was celebrated The community, the people of the favela, I am one of them Caxias embraced me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alan Da Costa De Vasconcelos, Carlos Luiz Lima Rodrigues, Marco Aurelio De Oliveira Damas, Paulo Juvencio De Melo Israel, Rubens De Andrade Junior, Wanderson Luis Pinto Artigliri
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Tosica Matthews Figueroa
Oh my gosh, I'm watching this again and you are soooo talented. The music, the lyrics, the timing, and positioning!!! Well done! Had to come back and say it one more time. Imma check out more of your edits.
HalimaCUTS
omg.. this means SO MUCH to me thank u sm!!!! I APPRECIATE IT A LOT💖💖💖💖
Tosica Matthews Figueroa
@HalimaCUTS :D
Mariam Alameddine
I don't care what this man does i'mstill gonna have a small place reserved for him in my heart
S N
Wait, it was supposed to be a small space? 😳
Mariam Alameddine
@S N what u mean
S N
@Mariam Alameddine cause I got a big space reserved for him...
Mariam Alameddine
@S N ohhh yeah mine is only small I can't fit all the hot men in my life in my heart obviously
S N
@Mariam Alameddine Facts😂
Ihrtkayla
His walk, His style, His voice, HIM!!