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Olho De Boi
Roberta Sá Lyrics
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Rezo pelo popular
Reza pra cantar boi
Canto pra purificar.
O que não falei sim
Tudo o que cantei sou
Hei de atravessar
Desanuviar teu olhar ditador.
Olho de rezador
Convidando pra dançar
No que bendito for
No minuto que estás.
Riqueza maior, não
O luar do sertão
Hei de atravessar
Qualquer jeito vou
Desanuviar teu olhar ditador.
Dança de embalar boi
Rês na disparada
Reis e fadas vêem
Festa de encantar boi.
Trança no cabelo
Linho branco
Olho de ajudar boi
Rezo pelo popular.
The lyrics to Olho De Boi by Roberta Sá is a poetic description of a traditional Brazilian festival where people gather to celebrate and dance with a bull. The "Olho de boi" (bull's eye) is a reference to the mark on the bull's forehead, which is believed to hold mystical powers. The song expresses a message of hope and inclusiveness, urging listeners to come together and celebrate their culture.
The song starts with the lines "Olho de ajudar boi, rezo pelo popular" which means "Bull's eye to help the bull, I pray for the people." The singer is invoking the power of the Olho de boi to bring blessings to the community. She goes on to say that she sings to purify herself and to express her true self.
The lyrics then shift to a more rebellious tone, with the line "Desanuviar teu olhar ditador" which means "To clear the way for your dictator's gaze." The singer is calling for an end to oppression and tyranny and is confident that she will overcome any obstacle in her path. The song ends with a joyful description of the festival, with people dancing and celebrating in a magical atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
Olho de ajudar boi
I have a compassionate look that is always ready to help the oxen in their labor.
Rezo pelo popular
I pray for the common people, those who struggle and fight every day for a better life.
Reza pra cantar boi
I sing songs to honor the oxen, their strength and resilience.
Canto pra purificar.
I sing to cleanse and purify the soul, to bring joy and light to everyone's heart.
O que não falei sim
Everything I have not said yet, everything I still have to express.
Tudo o que cantei sou
Everything that I have ever sung is truly part of who I am.
Hei de atravessar Qualquer jeito vou
No matter what obstacles I might face, I will overcome them with determination and grace.
Desanuviar teu olhar ditador.
I will help you to see the world with fresh, open eyes, free from any dogmatic, authoritarian ideas.
Olho de rezador
I have a prayerful gaze, a deep connection with the Divine.
Convidando pra dançar
Inviting everyone to dance, to celebrate life together.
No que bendito for
In everything that is blessed and divine.
No minuto que estás.
Right here, right now, in the present moment.
Riqueza maior, não
There is no greater wealth or treasure than the gentle, healing light of the moon in the drylands.
O luar do sertão
The soothing, magical light of the moon in the heart of the wilderness.
Dança de embalar boi
A gentle, rocking dance to lull the oxen to sleep.
Rês na disparada
The cattle running free, wild and untamed.
Reis e fadas vêem
Kings and fairies come to see this wonderful spectacle.
Festa de encantar boi.
A joyous celebration to honor the oxen, the countryside, and everything that is pure and true.
Trança no cabelo
A braid in the hair, a simple yet elegant decoration.
Linho branco
Pure, natural linen cloth, light and comfortable.
Contributed by Bella K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
juliana F.
Acho que furei esse álbum de tanto que escutei na época, só amores por esse trabalho da Roberta.
Bernardo Scotelaro Porto de Oliveira
SALVA SALVE ROBERTA SÁ!!! <3 LINDA CANTIGA POR UMA LINDA VOZ!!!
Davi MANDAREL
Linda canção!!!!
Douglas Vinícius
Isso é lindo dmais da conta, nu!