Mas Que Nada
Salome de Bahia Lyrics


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Mas Que Nada
(Jorge Ben)

Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Bahia raiô
Oba oba oba
Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Bahia raiô
Oba oba oba
Mas que nada
Sai da minha frente Eu quero passar
Pois o samba esta animado O que eu quero é sambar

Este samba que é misto de maracatu
E samba de preto velho Samba de preto tu

Mas que nada
O samba como este tão legal
Você não vai querer
Que eu chegue no final

Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Bahia raiô
Oba oba oba
Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Bahia raiô
Oba oba oba

Este samba que é misto de maracatu
E samba de preto velho Samba de preto tu

Mas que nada
O samba como este tão legal
Você não vai querer
Que eu chegue no final

Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Bahia raiô
Oba oba oba




Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Bahia raiô
Oba oba oba

Overall Meaning

"Mais que nada" is a vibrant and joyous song that speaks of the singer's love for samba and his desire to dance to its rhythms. The song begins with the words "Bahia raiô," which means "the sun rises over Bahia," a reference to the joyous and lively culture of Brazil. The verses talk about the different styles of samba, such as maracatu and samba de preto velho, and how they mix together to create a unique and irresistible rhythm.


The chorus, "Mas que nada, sai da minha frente que eu quero passar," means "Out of my way, I want to pass, for the samba is lively and what I want is to dance." The singer is so caught up in the music that he wants to keep dancing forever and never reach the end of the song. The song's infectious beat and catchy melody make it impossible not to dance along.


Overall, "Mas que nada" is a celebration of samba and the culture of Brazil. The song captures the energy and joy of the country's music and invites listeners to join in the dance.


Line by Line Meaning

Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Bahia raiô
Oh oh oh oh oh the sun is shining bright in Bahia


Oba oba oba
Celebration, joyful noise


Mas que nada
But nothing


Sai da minha frente Eu quero passar
Get out of my way, I want to pass


Pois o samba esta animado O que eu quero é sambar
Because the samba is lively, and what I want to do is dance


Este samba que é misto de maracatu
This samba is a mix of maracatu, a traditional Afro-Brazilian rhythm


E samba de preto velho Samba de preto tu
And samba of old black men, samba of black you


O samba como este tão legal
The samba, like this, is so cool


Você não vai querer
You are not going to want


Que eu chegue no final
For me to arrive at the end


Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Bahia raiô
Oh oh oh oh oh the sun is shining bright in Bahia


Oba oba oba
Celebration, joyful noise


Este samba que é misto de maracatu
This samba is a mix of maracatu, a traditional Afro-Brazilian rhythm


E samba de preto velho Samba de preto tu
And samba of old black men, samba of black you


O samba como este tão legal
The samba, like this, is so cool


Você não vai querer
You are not going to want


Que eu chegue no final
For me to arrive at the end


Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Bahia raiô
Oh oh oh oh oh the sun is shining bright in Bahia


Oba oba oba
Celebration, joyful noise




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