Teresa Cristina — Portela song lyrics and translation
The page contains the lyrics and English translation of the song "Portela" by Teresa Cristina.
Lyrics
Portela
Já disseram que o teu manto
Pintadinho de azul e branco
Lembra as cores do céu
Se passas na avenida decidida
Trocas de sambar com a vida
És de tirar o chapéu
As cores que escolheste com vaidade
E exibes na cidade
Sempre chamando atenção
São cores que carregas na bandeira
Que ilumina a cachoeira
Da Virgem da Conceição
São cores que carregas na bandeira
Que ilumina a cachoeira
Da Virgem da Conceição
Cai véu de água pelo ar
Ai, Portela, o teu cantar
Faz brilhar a tua luz
Por isso vou levando
Com respeito
Duas cores no meu peito
Por amor a Oswaldo Cruz
Lyrics translation
Portela
They already said that your cloak
Blue and white paint
Reminds of the colors of the sky
If you pass the avenue decided
Sambar exchanges with life
You take off your hat
The colors you chose with Vanity
And you exhibit in the city
Always drawing attention
These are colors you carry on the flag
That illuminates the waterfall
Of the Virgin of conception
These are colors you carry on the flag
That illuminates the waterfall
Of the Virgin of conception
Falls veil of water through the air
Oh, Portela, your singing
Make your light shine
So I'm taking
With respect
Two colors on my chest
For the love of Oswaldo Cruz