Más que nada
Sergios Mendez Feat. Gracinha Leporace Lyrics

The lyrics to Mas Que Nada by Sergio Mendez Feat. Gracinha Leporace are in Portuguese, and they communicate a strong sense of joy, excitement, and energy. The opening lines, "O ariá rai, Obá, obá, obá, O (o, o, o, o,) ariá rai, Obá, Obá, Obá," are essentially syllables that serve as a rhythmic and musical introduction to the rest of the song. The use of repetition and alliteration here creates a sense of momentum and anticipation, making the listener eager to hear what comes next.

The main lyrics of the song, "Mas que nada, Sai da minha frente eu quero passar, Pois o samba está animado, O que eu quero é sambar," are a celebration of the power and energy of samba music. The singer is essentially saying "Get out of my way, I want to dance!" and expressing his love of the lively rhythms and beats of the music. There is a sense of freedom, liberation, and pure fun here, as the singer encourages others to join him in the celebration.

Later in the song, the lyrics take on a more specific cultural resonance. "Este samba que é misto de maracatu, É samba de preto velho, Samba de preto tu" translate roughly to "This samba that is a mix of maracatu, is a samba of the old black men, samba of you too." Here, the singer is acknowledging the rich cultural history of samba music and its roots in Afro-Brazilian traditions. He is paying homage to the contributions that Black Brazilians have made to the music and the culture more broadly. Altogether, the lyrics to Mas Que Nada are a celebration of life, music, and cultural diversity.