Nabucodonosor Lyrics in English Banda Eva
Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Nabucodonosor by Banda Eva from Portuguese to English.
(Alfredo Moura)
(Alfredo Moura)
Na boca e na boquinha
On the lips and in the little mouth
E foi papai quem falou
And it was Daddy who said it
Menina linda, dengosa
Beautiful, affectionate girl
Sou sua naja
I am your cobra
Sou seu amor
I am your love
Silenciosa gatinha, fofinha
Silent little kitten, cuddly
Sou sua abelha rainha
I am your queen bee
Beijo com gosto de sal
A kiss with a taste of salt
Vou consultar meu peji
I'll consult my peji (spirit guide)
Um alto astral
A high spirit
Jeito louco de ser
A crazy way of being
Uma babá por ali
A nanny over there
Sou odolisca do seu metiê
I am an odalisque of your trade
Vou dançar com você
I'll dance with you
Ouvi dizer que Babilônia é Salvador
I heard that Babylon is Savior
É Salvador, é Salvador
It is Savior, it is Savior
Ouvi dizer que a Babilônia é Salvador
I heard that Babylon is Savior
Ouvi da boca de Nabucodonosor
I heard it from the mouth of Nebuchadnezzar
Na boca e na boquinha
On the lips and in the little mouth
E foi mamãe quem falou
And it was Mommy who said it
Tremendamente dengosa
Tremendously affectionate
Esse meu bem-querer te viciou
This affection of mine has addicted you
Todo manhoso
All cuddly
Vem cá, meu gatinho
Come here, my little kitten
E me enche de beijinhos
And fill me with kisses
Beijo com gosto de sal
A kiss with a taste of salt
Do Oiapoque ao Chuí
From Oiapoque to Chuí (the northernmost point of Brazil)
Um alto astral
A high spirit
Jeito louco de ser
A crazy way of being
Uma babá por ali
A nanny over there
Sou odalisca do seu metiê
I am an odalisque of your trade
Quero casar com você
I want to marry with you
Ouvi dizer que Babilônia é Salvador
I heard that Babylon is Savior
É Salvador, é Salvador
It is Savior, it is Savior
Ouvi dizer que a Babilônia é Salvador
I heard that Babylon is Savior
Ouvi da boca de Nabucodonosor
I heard it from the mouth of Nebuchadnezzar
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Alfredo Jose Moura De Assis
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Nabucodonosor — Nebuchadnezzar
Nabucodonosor is the Portuguese name for Nebuchadnezzar, a famous king of Babylon from ancient history. It's a very unique and historically significant word that stands out in a pop song.
In the lyrics, the phrase "Ouvi da boca de Nabucodonosor" (I heard from the mouth of Nebuchadnezzar) is used to playfully suggest a grand, almost mythical source for the idea that "Babilônia é Salvador" (Babylon is Salvador), equating the ancient, legendary city with the vibrant Brazilian city of Salvador. This unexpected historical reference makes the word memorable and intriguing.
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