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Novo Amor
Roberta Sá Lyrics
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E a fantasia vai voltar pro barracão
Outra ilusão desaparece quarta-feira
Queira ou não queira terminou o carnaval
Mas não faz mal, não é o fim da batucada
E a madrugada vem trazer meu novo amor
Bate o tambor, chora a cuíca e o pandeiro
A gente ri
A gente chora
E joga fora o que passou
A gente ri
A gente chora
E comemora o novo amor
The lyrics of Roberta Sá's Novo Amor talk about the end of carnival season and the return to reality. As the day dawns, the lights go out, and the fantasy of carnival goes back to the warehouse. Inevitably, another illusion disappears on Wednesday, whether one wants it or not, and carnival has ended. However, the end of carnival does not mean the end of the samba drum, and the new day brings about the possibility of a new love.
The lyrics describe the sorrowful sound of the cuica and pandeiro as the drums beat and leather is consumed on the dance floor, expressing the sentimentality of the end of the celebration. At the same time, the lyrics speak about the hope of something new, as the singer celebrates the possibility of a new love. Despite the tears and joy, life goes on, and it is essential to let go of what is past and celebrate new beginnings.
Line by Line Meaning
A luz apaga porque já raiou o dia
The light fades because the day has already dawned
E a fantasia vai voltar pro barracão
And the fantasy will return to the shed
Outra ilusão desaparece quarta-feira
Another illusion disappears on Wednesday
Queira ou não queira terminou o carnaval
Whether you like it or not, carnival is over
Mas não faz mal, não é o fim da batucada
But it doesn't matter, it's not the end of the drumming
E a madrugada vem trazer meu novo amor
And the dawn brings my new love
Bate o tambor, chora a cuíca e o pandeiro
The drum beats, the cuíca and pandeiro cry
Come o couro no terreiro porque o choro começou
The leather is eaten in the yard because the crying has begun
A gente ri
We laugh
A gente chora
We cry
E joga fora o que passou
And throw away what has passed
A gente ri
We laugh
A gente chora
We cry
E comemora o novo amor
And celebrate the new love
Contributed by Joshua D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.