Teófilo Chantre (born 1964) is a Cape Verdean musician. He was born on the… Read Full Bio ↴Teófilo Chantre (born 1964) is a Cape Verdean musician. He was born on the island of São Nicolau. At the age of thirteen, Chantre's family left Cape Verde and migrated to Paris, France. The dislocation from his native land only served to foster Chantre's creativity as he began to compose, during his teenage years, songs inspired by the traditional morna and coladeira of Cape Verde. He was also exposed to international music and, in particular, was deeply influenced by Brazilian music. His reputation as a singer and songwriter began to increase. Cesária Évora, the legendary songstress of morna, recorded three of his songs for Miss Perfumado, the hit album that made her an international star. While Chantre also composes for others, he has meanwhile established himself as a respected performer and recording artist. His albums include Di Alma and Viaja. In concert, he plays his songs with a mostly acoustic line-up of accordion, double bass, guitar or cavaquinho and drums.

Bola Azul
Teofilo Chantre Lyrics

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Ten calma, oiá educação, inquietação
Nes bola ki nô ta vivê
Si m'ta corrê, un dia midjor
Ten força, enfrentá
Contingência des mundu téra
Ka perdê fé, ka desanimá continua bo rocação
Es bola é tão bonito el é nós novo astral
Nô cautelá pa nô ka stragá

Pa nô ka stragá

Alguns ta pensá
Ki es planeta é ses propriedadi
Na sê, ses inconsciência
Es krê leva-m pa rotxa baxu
Es krê leva-m pa rotxa baxu

Ambição di sê irmão ka podê ser sê perdição
Primordial é cada un
Es krê bocód pa ser feliz
Es bola é di nos tud ka nô maltrata-l
Nô ten ki mimá e respeitá sê natureza
Respeitá sê natureza

Alguns ta pensá
Ki es planeta é ses propriedadi
Na sê, ses inconsciência
Es krê leva-m pa rotxa baxu
Es krê leva-m pa rotxa baxu
Krê leva-m pa rotxa baxu

Ambição di sê irmão ka podê ser sê perdição
Primordial é cada un
Es krê bocód pa ser feliz
Es bola é di nos tud ka nô maltrata-l
Nô tеn ki mimá e respeitá sê natureza

Rеspeitá sê natureza respeitá sê natureza
Respeitá sê natureza

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Téofilo Chantre's song "Bola azul" touch upon themes of tranquility, education, and restlessness in relation to the world we live in. The repeated phrase "bola azul," meaning blue ball in English, serves as a metaphor for the Earth. The song encourages listeners to remain calm and have patience, emphasizing the importance of facing the contingencies and challenges of life with strength. The lyrics highlight the beauty of the Earth and express a desire to preserve and protect it.

The verses speak of some people who view the planet as their property, acting with unconsciousness and a desire to exploit it. The song cautions against such ambition, suggesting that prioritizing the happiness and well-being of all individuals is essential. It emphasizes the need to love and respect nature, acknowledging that the Earth belongs to everyone and should not be mistreated.

Overall, "Bola azul" is a call to appreciate the Earth, to be mindful of our actions and their impact on nature, and to promote a sense of unity and responsibility towards the planet.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: T CHANTRE, TEOLIFO CHANTRE

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