Doçura Lyrics – Marina Sena, Çantamarta

Doçura Lyrics Meaning

[Verso 1 (Marina Sena)]
The night has fallen, and it’s dark. The singer asks for cachaça (a Brazilian drink) to accompany the dark night, searching for a cure to ease their pain. They repeat their desire for this cure and mention the rain, possibly symbolizing emotional release. The singer reflects on their dual nature—being both a curse and a cure—and requests something cold to deal with the long-lasting heat. It captures the feeling of wanting something to ease the weight of the night.

[Refrão (Marina Sena)]
The sweetness is the singer’s cure, as they compare it to honey that can remove bitterness. They warn not to oppose their rhythm (a personal journey or flow), and mention winds and beats by the river, evoking a sense of harmony and connection to nature. The “sweetness” serves as a remedy, a metaphor for joy and healing.

[Pós-Refrão]
The phrase “Oiá’ lá, boi andou” could be a chant, possibly invoking a traditional or spiritual element. The repetition of “boi andou” (the ox walked) suggests movement, change, or the passing of time. It could symbolize a journey or the rhythm of life moving forward.

[Verso 2 (Çantamarta)]
This verse brings in a mix of imagery and cultural references. The mention of “tierra” (land) and “piel canela” (cinnamon skin) hints at a Latin American connection, possibly referring to identity or roots. Víctor Piñero and Aureliano are names that could connect to historical or cultural figures. The singer talks about moving through the seas like a fish, secretive and untouchable. They feel supported by power (“apoyo de la Nacional” suggests national support), and claim to be a general, confident in their own singerity. The mention of “Momposina” and “noche oscura” ties to a dark night filled with mystery. In this verse, the singer finds healing and clarity from darkness, with light from the moon offering comfort.

[Verso (Marina Sena)]
The verse repeats the same themes from the first verse: the dark night, the need for cachaça, and a desire for healing. The singer feels both like a curse and a cure, indicating a complex emotional state. The cold drink is again requested to deal with the heat, reinforcing the longing for relief from discomfort or emotional turmoil.

[Refrão (Marina Sena)]
The chorus repeats the idea that sweetness is the singer’s cure, and honey removes the bitterness from life. There is a reminder not to challenge their rhythm or flow and a reference to nature’s forces (winds and beats by the river). This emphasizes the natural, calming forces that help heal emotional wounds.

[Pós-Refrão]
The chant “Oiá’ lá, boi andou” repeats, continuing the theme of movement, possibly symbolizing life’s journey or a spiritual rhythm that connects the past and present. It could evoke a sense of tradition and continuity.