Rosa Morena
Stan Getz & Astrud/Joao Gilberto Lyrics

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Rosa, morena
Onde vais morena Rosa?
Com essa rosa no cabelo
E esse andar de moça prosa
Morena, morena Rosa

Oh Rosa, morena
Onde vais morena Rosa?

Com essa rosa no cabelo
E esse andar de moça prosa
Morena, morena Rosa

Rosa morena o samba está esperando
Esperando pra te ver
Deixa de parte essa coisa de dengosa
Anda Rosa, vem me ver

Deixa de lado essa pose
E vem pro samba, vem sambar
Que o pessoal 'tá cansado de esperar
Ô Rosa
Que o pessoal 'tá cansado de esperar

Rosa morena!
Onde vais morena Rosa?
Com essa rosa no cabelo
E esse andar de moça prosa
Morena, morena Rosa

Oh Rosa, morena
Onde vais morena Rosa?
Com essa rosa no cabelo
E esse andar de moça prosa
Morena, morena Rosa

Rosa morena o samba está esperando
Esperando pra te ver
Deixa de parte essa coisa de dengosa
Anda Rosa, vem me ver

Deixa de lado essa pose
E vem pro samba, vem sambar
Que o pessoal 'tá cansado de esperar
Ô Rosa
Que o pessoal 'tá cansado de esperar

Morena Rosa
Que o pessoal 'tá cansado de esperar

Viu Rosa
Que o pessoal 'tá cansado de esperar

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Stan Getz & João Gilberto's song Rosa Morena are a playful invitation to a woman named Rosa to come join the samba party that is waiting for her. The song is full of flattery towards Rosa, describing her with the Spanish word for "brunette" (morena) and complimenting her on her rose-tinted hair and elegant posture. The lyrics also transpose Rosa's image as a desired woman by the group who cannot wait for her to start dancing and enjoying the samba.

The song is an upbeat and lively celebration of Brazilian music and culture, with its pulsing rhythms and catchy melody. It reflects the laid-back and joyful attitude of the samba parties and the romanticized idea of a beautiful, confident and sought-after woman who is the love and envy of all. Overall, Rosa Morena is a charming and delightful expression of the Brazilian spirit and the joy of life.

Line by Line Meaning

Rosa, morena
Addressing the woman named Rosa, who has a dark complexion

Onde vais morena Rosa?
Asking Rosa where she is going

Com essa rosa no cabelo
Noticing the rose in Rosa's hair

E esse andar de moça prosa
Observing Rosa's confident and elegant walk

Rosa morena o samba está esperando
Using Rosa's name and physical attributes to personify the spirit of samba

Esperando pra te ver
Waiting eagerly to see Rosa dance to the samba beat

Deixa de parte essa coisa de dengosa
Advising Rosa to stop being coy and come dance

Anda Rosa, vem me ver
Encouraging Rosa to come dance with the singer

Deixa de lado essa pose
Telling Rosa to drop her pretense

E vem pro samba, vem sambar
Inviting Rosa to join in the samba dance

Que o pessoal 'tá cansado de esperar
Explaining that everyone is tired of waiting for Rosa to dance