Girando Na Renda
Roberta Sá Lyrics

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É no samba de roda, eu vou
No babado da saia eu vejo
A morena girando a renda
É prenda pro seu orixá

Todo fim de semana tem
Gente dos quatro cantos vem
Diz na palma e no verso histórias

De tempos imemoriais

Roda que eu quero ver, que é bonito
Canta que eu quero ouvir
Bate o tambor na força do rito
Tudo pra se divertir

Reza quem é de rezar
Brinca aquele que é de brincadeira

Quem é de paz pode se aproximar
Hoje é festa pr'uma noite inteira

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Girando Na Renda" by Roberta Sá depict the joy and celebration that takes place during a samba de roda, a traditional Brazilian dance. The singer describes how she is able to witness the beauty of the dance through the swishing of the skirts, particularly of one brown-skinned woman who weaves together a delicate lacework with her movements.

The song also highlights the importance of storytelling and culture in this community, as people from all four corners converge to share the histories and traditions of their ancestors through song and verse. The music itself is a call to participate and have fun, with the singer encouraging the listeners to see the beauty of the dance, listen to the music, and embrace the spirit of the celebration.

Overall, "Girando Na Renda" is a vibrant tribute to the rich cultural heritage of Brazil and the energy and warmth of its people.

Line by Line Meaning

É no samba de roda, eu vou
I am going to the samba de roda

No babado da saia eu vejo
I see the frills of the skirt

A morena girando a renda
The brunette twirling the lace

É prenda pro seu orixá
It is an offering for her orixá

Todo fim de semana tem
Every weekend there is

Gente dos quatro cantos vem
People come from all corners

Diz na palma e no verso histórias
They tell stories in the palms of their hands

De tempos imemoriais
From time immemorial

Roda que eu quero ver, que é bonito
Spin, I want to see, it is beautiful

Canta que eu quero ouvir
Sing, I want to hear