Composer: Forró Bemtivi
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The English translation is below the Portuguese lyrics
Full lyrics
Castigo nesse xote a morena
Eu não tenho pena se lhe machucar
Caprichada no baile, miro o seu cangote
Mesmo não querendo, faz apaixonar
O Brilho da minha ilha, essa morena tem
A paz do meu convento, essa morena tem
O Balanço do congo, essa morena tem
Meu coração quase para se ela não vem
Gosta de pé-de-serra, pisa devagar
Se pinta e passa cheiro pra eu te reparar
Me fita com um sorriso, só pra me lembrar
Que só vou se for com ela, e eu não vou duvidar
Translation
I'll punish this dark-haired girl with this xote
I won't feel sorry if I hurt her
She's radiant at the dance, I aim for the back of her neck
Even unwillingly, she makes me fall in love
The glow of my island, this dark-haired girl has
The peace of my convent, this dark-haired girl has
The rhythm of the Congo, this dark-haired girl has
My heart almost stops if she doesn't come
She likes forró, steps slowly
She puts on makeup and perfume so I'll notice her
She stares at me with a smile, just to remind me
That I'll only go if it's with her, and I won't doubt it
