Batucada
Walter Wanderley Lyrics


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Batucada, come on
To the hills, hey come on
Come with me and you′ll see
A voodoo dance

Batucada is strong
And it won't take you long
′Till you're lost in the song
And in the dance

Tonight we're gonna sing and dance
Be wild and free
And light a candle
For the goddess of the sea

Batucada come on
To the hills, hey come on
Watch the dance and the dawn
Fall in the sea

A batucada surgiu
Nem um branco ficou
A batucada surgiu
Nem um branco ficou

A batucada surgiu
Nem um branco ficou
A batucada surgiu
Nem um branco ficou
Batucada surgiu

Tonight we′re gonna sing and dance
Be wild and free
And light a candle
For the goddess of the sea

Batucada come on
To the hills, hey come on
Watch the dance and the dawn
Fall in the sea

A batucada surgiu
Nem um branco ficou
A batucada surgiu
Nem um branco ficou

A batucada surgiu
Nem um branco ficou
A batucada surgiu
Nem um branco ficou

A batucada surgiu
Nem um branco ficou
A batucada surgiu
Nem um branco ficou

A batucada surgiu
Nem um branco ficou




A batucada surgiu
Nem um branco ficou

Overall Meaning

The song "Batucada" by Walter Wanderley features lyrics that evoke the energy and excitement of the Brazilian music genre of the same name. The song calls for listeners to join in the batucada, a rhythmic percussion ensemble that is characterized by its strong, driving beat. The first verse asks listeners to come along and experience a voodoo dance, suggesting a sense of mysticism and magic that is often associated with the batucada.


As the song progresses, the chorus highlights the power of the batucada to sweep listeners away with its intensity. The lyrics suggest that once you become caught up in the music, you won't be able to resist the call to dance. The second verse once again calls for listeners to let go and join in the singing and dancing, this time invoking the goddess of the sea as a symbolic figure to light a candle for. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the all-encompassing nature of the batucada.


Overall, the lyrics to "Batucada" celebrate the joy and abandon of this unique form of Brazilian music. By inviting listeners to participate in the dance and embrace the power of the batucada, the song encourages listeners to let go of their inhibitions and celebrate the moment.


Line by Line Meaning

Batucada, come on
An invitation to participate in the Batucada musical event.


To the hills, hey come on
Invitation to come to the hills to experience the Batucada event.


Come with me and you'll see
Encouragement to join in and witness the magic of the Batucada event.


A voodoo dance
Description of the Batucada as a lively and passionate dance.


Batucada is strong
The Batucada is a powerful and compelling experience.


And it won't take you long
The Batucada is so mesmerizing that you will be quickly drawn in.


′Till you're lost in the song
The Batucada will envelop you until you're completely absorbed in the music.


And in the dance
The Batucada dance experience is not only about the music, but also the movement and dancing itself.


Tonight we're gonna sing and dance
The Batucada event is happening tonight and there will be music and dancing.


Be wild and free
A call to let loose and have fun without any restraints or inhibitions.


And light a candle
A ritualistic act of honoring and showing respect to the goddess of the sea.


For the goddess of the sea
The Batucada event pays homage to the goddess of the sea.


Watch the dance and the dawn
The Batucada event continues until the break of dawn, and the dance is a spectacle to witness.


Fall in the sea
Symbolic of the transcendental experience and feeling of getting lost in the Batucada event.


A batucada surgiu
Repetition of the phrase ‘Batucada has emerged’ as an emphasis.


Nem um branco ficou
Translation: Not a single white person stayed away. This line highlights the inclusive and welcoming nature of the Batucada event, which invites people of all backgrounds to participate.




Writer(s): Ray Gilbert, Marcos Kostenbader Valle, Paulo Sergio Kostenbader Valle

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