Musical Video: "Balancê" by Sara Tavares


Sara Tavares is a Portuguese singer, composer and guitar player (born in Lisbon, on the 1st of February of 1978). 
Her songs have been labelled as African influenced World Music. 

I decided to share this artist with you, because I wanted to show you the warm & joyous musical facette of Portugal. 
Our former African colonies brought their joie-de-vivre, their relaxed stance, their positive & party mood to us - which offset our somber side (Fado).

This week's video is entitled "Balancê" (the swing); and I selected it because it embodies the very spirit of the Discovery Era: discovery, cultural exchange & enrichment, love, happiness, wealth!

Enjoy!




Lyrics

Balancê

Como vi dançar no Zimbabué 
Quero também contigo gingar 
Uma dança nova 
Mistura de Semba com Samba 
De Mambo com Rumba 
Tua mão na minha 
E a minha na tua 

Balancê ye 
Balança ya 
Swinga para lá 
Swinga pra cá ye 

Balancê ye 
Balança ya 
Maria José 
Swing no pé 
Senão chega p'ra lá ye 

Somos livres para celebrar 
Somos livres para nos libertar 
Como crianças brincando 
Crianças sorrindo 
Crianças sendo crianças... ah! 
Como crianças brincando 
Crianças sorrindo 
Crianças... 

Balancê ye 
Balança ya 
Swinga para lá 
Swinga pra cá ye 

Balancê ye 
Balança ya 
Maria José 
Swing no pé 
Senão chega p'ra lá ye 

Adoro quando te deixas levar assim 
Fechas os olhos e danças só para mim 
Uma dança tua 
Mistura de não vem que não tem 
Com um sorriso porém que me diz que o teu desdém 
É só a manhã de alguém 
Que diz que vai mas que vem 
Me engana que eu gosto 

Balancê ye 
Balança ya 
Swinga para lá 
Swinga pra cá ye 

Balancê ye 
Balança ya 
Maria José 
Swing no pé 
Senão chega p'ra lá ye 

Balancê ye 
Balança ya 
Swinga para lá 
Swinga pra cá ye 

Balancê ye 
Balança ya 
Maria José 
Swing no pé 
Senão chega p'ra lá ye

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Swing

Like I saw dancing in Zimbabwe
I want to move my hips with you,
A new dance
A Mix of Semba and Samba,
Mambo and Rumba
Your hand in mine,
Mine in yours

Balancê ye 
Balança ya 
Swing over there 
Swing over here ye 

Balancê ye 
Balança ya 
Maria José 
Swing with your foot 
Otherwise move over ye 

We are free to celebrate
We are free to liberate
As children playing,
Children smiling
Children being children...ah!
As children playing,
Children smiling
Children...

Balancê ye 
Balança ya 
Swing over there 
Swing over here ye 

Balancê ye 
Balança ya 
Maria José 
Swing with your foot 
Otherwise move over ye 

I love it when you let yourself go like that
Close your eyes and only dance for me
Your own dance,
A mix of "uh-uh you won't" and a smile 
That says, however, that your despite
Is nothing but somebody's sunrise
Saying that it goes but comes
Can't you see? You can't fool me. 

Balancê ye 
Balança ya 
Swing over there
Swing over here ye 

Balancê ye 
Balança ya 
Maria José 
Swing with your foot 
Otherwise move over ye 
(2x)

Comments

  1. Max:

    I loved the video. My foot was tapping under the desk. Then I took a pencil and started to tap on everything I saw in tune with the beat. But when I began to sing they lyrics out loud, my Queen told me to be quiet!

    Happy trails.

    Ps:

    Stop by and read about A Christmas Mystery.

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  2. hi max! it's beautiful :D

    thank you for the weekend wishes, i hope you are having a great one too. i have a little token for you..
    http://mlizcochico.blogspot.com/2008/12/marie-antoinette-award.html

    see yah :)

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  3. Hey Swu!

    "I loved the video. My foot was tapping under the desk. Then I took a pencil and started to tap on everything I saw in tune with the beat. But when I began to sing they lyrics out loud, my Queen told me to be quiet!"

    I am glad you did, my friend! LOL I know how it goes...it is a great tune!
    LOL LOL LOL your Queen is a funny lady LOL...

    "Stop by and read about A Christmas Mystery."

    I loved it, man :D!

    Thanks for having dropped by!

    Cheers

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  4. Hola Fernando!

    "por supuesto. Yo linkearé tu nuevo blog también."

    Gracías, amigo :D!

    "Sí, hace un calor infernal; especialmente porque aquí el aire es húmedo (la pampa húmeda) y el calor se hace mucho más fuerte."

    Ah, es como en algunos países Africanos...Dios mio..es un infierno!

    "Gracias por leer el artículo. En http://rharteymundo.wordpress.com/ he subido un artículo que has escrito hace mucho sobre Satanás."

    De nada, hombre! Verdad? Haré un visitita a tu revista (mi gusta leer tus comentarios y criticas)!

    "Bueno. besos amiga. buena semana! ahaha! yo tampoco soy cristiano, pero acá se acostumbra a armar el arbolito aunque seas musulmán jajaj."

    Buena semana para ti también, amigo!
    LOL ah sí? Entonces todos armán el arbolito...qué interesante!! Aquí no, solamente los cristianos lo hacén...

    Gracías por la visita, Proto...Y Fiestas Felices, amigo :D!

    Besos

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  5. Hey D!

    I am glad you loved it :D! It is a good music to dance indeed!

    Thanks for the dropping by!

    Cheers

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  6. Hi Anne :D!

    Welcome to the MAX!

    It's my pleasure to share our culture with the world :D!
    I'm glad you liked it!

    Thanks for having dropped by and feel free to return any time :D!

    Cheers

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  7. Hi Liza,

    I am glad you liked it!

    Thanks for the wishes, darling!! :D
    Oh, a gift for me...thanks :D!

    Have a great week!

    Cheers

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  8. Hi Abelle!!

    Thanks, darling! Happy Holidays to you too :D!

    Thanks for the visit!

    Cheers

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  9. Excellent Max!
    I must say I am enjoying your new series.

    Anna :0

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  10. Anna,

    I am glad you loved it, girl!!
    It is being fun, isn't it :D!

    Thanks for your support!

    Cheers

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