Estourei no Forró
Zé Cantor Lyrics

Joga, joga
Throw your worries away, let's embrace the rhythm together.

Vai Zé, vai Zé
Come on, Zé, keep moving, show your enthusiasm.

Fazia show pra mamãe e papai
I used to perform for my parents, bringing joy to my family.

Numa casinha chão de barro no interior
In a humble little house with a dirt floor in the countryside.

Meu automóvel era um cavalo bravo
My mode of transport was a spirited horse, full of life.

De nome zangado que vovô deixou
Named 'Zangado,' a gift from my grandfather, carrying on his memory.

Criei coragem, fui pra capital
I gathered my courage and moved to the big city.

Pra vencer a vida com o meu talento
To succeed in life, utilizing the talent I possess.

Olha, eu cantava até por um real
You see, I sang even for just one real, modestly earning my way.

Em festa de aniversário, bar e casamento
Strumming my guitar at birthday parties, bars, and weddings.

Mas meu dia chegou
But finally, my moment of success arrived.

Oh-oh, oh-oh
A celebratory chant, expressing joy at this achievement.

Estourei no forró
I hit it big in the world of forró music.

Cantando vaquejada
Singing about the traditional cowboy lifestyle.

Oh mundo pra girar
Oh, let the world spin with excitement.

Eu tenho casa no Alphaville, fazenda e boiada
I now own a home in Alphaville, along with a farm and cattle.

Casa no Alphaville, fazenda e boiada
A home in luxury, a farm, and livestock signify my success.

Quem tem tá aqui
Those who have achieved are present to celebrate.

Raí
A call to my fellow artist, Raí, indicating camaraderie.

Eu estourei cantando vaquejada no forró (Aí)
I achieved success by singing about cowboy culture in forró (there!).

(Vamo' bora) chega, chega
Let’s move forward, let's keep the energy flowing.

Fazia show pra mamãe e papai
I used to perform for my parents, sharing my passion with them.

Numa casinha de bar-barro no interior
In a modest home with a dirt floor, immersed in countryside charm.

Meu automóvel era um cavalo bravo
My 'vehicle' was a spirited horse, embodying freedom.

De nome zangado que vovô deixou
An energetic horse named 'Zangado,' a legacy from my granddad.

Criei coragem fui pra capital
I mustered the bravery to venture into the city.

Pra vencer a vida (com o meu talento)
To navigate life using the musical talent I nurtured.

Olha, eu cantava até por um real
You’d see me performing for just one real, prioritizing passion over profit.

Em festa de aniversário, bar e casamento
In varied gatherings, from birthday bashes to festive weddings.

Mas meu dia chegou
Yet, that pivotal moment of success finally arrived.

Oh-oh, oh-oh (Vai)
An exuberant expression of delight in this newfound success.

Estourei no forró
I made it big in the forró music scene.

Cantando vaquejada
Performing songs that celebrate the cowboy culture.

Oh mundo pra girar
Let the world revolve around this joyous occasion.

Eu tenho casa no Alphaville, fazenda e boiada
I am now prosperous, with a home, a farm, and cattle to my name.

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
A rhythmic chant, expressing the joy of my achievements.

Oh-oh, oh-oh
A repeated celebration of success and happiness.

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Continuing the joyful chorus that encapsulates my triumph.

Chama Raí (Vamo' carteado)
Calling out to Raí, let’s engage in this celebratory moment.

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
A lively chant, inviting everyone to join in the glory.

Bora vaqueiro, bora vaqueiro (Chama)
Let’s go, cowboy, let’s ride along in celebration!

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
A celebratory chant, echoing the essence of success.

Eu tenho casa no Alphaville, fazenda e boiada
Reiterating my wealth and successes through property ownership.

Uh vida de gado (Falou gente) Uh
Embracing the country lifestyle, celebrating a life of abundance.