Nanã

Lyrics from "Nanã" by Moacir Santos and Mário Telles (1964) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UrW8mSbpjs --- When I saw Nanã tonight I saw my goddess by the moonlight Every night I gazed at Nanã - the most beautiful thing to behold What joy to finally find this goddess come just for me Nanã And now all I can say is… Continue reading Nanã

“Esquiva da Esgrima”

"Esquiva da Esgrima" by Criolo (2014) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1cI4nYIQqs Talking too much makes gum go sour Call in SAMU and teach this fool to respect our principles There's more god to give than y'all in a chamberpot Back in the day words alone sorted things out An exchange of ideas -- respect was enough Money is vile, uncle transacted, virile instincts The AR-15's loaded… Continue reading “Esquiva da Esgrima”

Sasaci-Pererê

Lyrics from Sasaci-Pererê by Jorge Ben (1982) _ Sasaci Sasaci Pererê Saci, Saci Pererê Pula, brinca e joga// Jump joke play Que eu quero ver //That's what I want to see Toda turma vai querer fazer // Every gang is gonna want to make Uma aposta com você// A bet with you E essa aposta… Continue reading Sasaci-Pererê