Banho De Cheiro Lyrics in English Elba Ramalho
Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Banho De Cheiro by Elba Ramalho from Portuguese to English.
Eu quero um banho de cheiro
I want a perfumed bath
Eu quero um banho de lua
I want a moon bath
Eu quero navegar
I want to sail
Eu quero uma menina
I want a girl
Que me ensine noite e dia
Who teaches me night and day
O valor do bê-a-bá
The value of the ABCs
O bê-a-bá dos seus olhos
The ABCs of your eyes
Morena bonita da boca do rio
Beautiful dark-haired girl from the river's mouth
O bê-a-bá das narinas do rei
The ABCs of the king's nostrils
O bê-a-bá da Bahia
The ABCs of Bahia
Sangrando alegria
Bleeding joy
Magia, magia, nos filhos de Gandhi
Magic, magic, in the Sons of Gandhy
No bê-a-bá dos baianos
In the ABCs of the Bahians
Que charme bonito, foi o santo que deu
What beautiful charm, the saint gave it
O bê-a-bá do Senhor do Bonfim
The ABCs of the Lord of Bonfim
O bê-a-bá do sertão
The ABCs of the sertão
Sem chover, sem colher
Without rain, without harvest
Sem comer, sem lazer
Without food, without leisure
O beabá do Brasil
The ABCs of Brazil
O bê-a-bá dos baianos
The ABCs of the Bahians
Que charme bonito, foi o santo que deu
What beautiful charm, the saint gave it
O bê-a-bá do Senhor do Bonfim
The ABCs of the Lord of Bonfim
O bê-a-bá do sertão
The ABCs of the sertão
Sem chover, sem colher
Without rain, without harvest
Sem comer, sem lazer
Without food, without leisure
O beabá do Brasil
The ABCs of Brazil
Eu quero um banho de cheiro
I want a perfumed bath
Eu quero um banho de lua
I want a moon bath
Eu quero navegar
I want to sail
Eu quero uma menina
I want a girl
Que me ensine noite e dia
Who teaches me night and day
O valor do bê-a-bá
The value of the ABCs
O bê-a-bá dos seus olhos
The ABCs of your eyes
Morena bonita da boca do rio
Beautiful dark-haired girl from the river's mouth
O bê-a-bá das narinas do rei
The ABCs of the king's nostrils
O bê-a-bá da Bahia
The ABCs of Bahia
Sangrando alegria
Bleeding joy
Magia, magia, nos filhos de Gandhi
Magic, magic, in the Sons of Gandhy
O bê-a-bá dos baianos
The ABCs of the Bahians
Que charme bonito, foi o santo que deu
What beautiful charm, the saint gave it
O bê-a-bá do Senhor do Bonfim
The ABCs of the Lord of Bonfim
O bê-a-bá do sertão
The ABCs of the sertão
Sem chover, sem colher
Without rain, without harvest
Sem comer, sem lazer
Without food, without leisure
O beabá do Brasil
The ABCs of Brazil
O bê-a-bá dos baianos
The ABCs of the Bahians
Que charme bonito, foi o santo que deu
What beautiful charm, the saint gave it
O bê-a-bá do Senhor do Bonfim
The ABCs of the Lord of Bonfim
O bê-a-bá do sertão
The ABCs of the sertão
Sem chover, sem colher
Without rain, without harvest
Sem comer, sem lazer
Without food, without leisure
O beabá do Brasil
The ABCs of Brazil
Eu quero um banho de cheiro
I want a perfumed bath
Eu quero um banho de lua
I want a moon bath
Eu quero navegar
I want to sail
Eu quero uma menina
I want a girl
Que me ensine noite e dia
Who teaches me night and day
O valor do bê-a-bá
The value of the ABCs
O bê-a-bá dos seus olhos
The ABCs of your eyes
Morena bonita da boca do rio
Beautiful dark-haired girl from the river's mouth
O bê-a-bá das narinas do rei
The ABCs of the king's nostrils
O bê-a-bá da Bahia
The ABCs of Bahia
Sangrando alegria
Bleeding joy
Magia, magia, nos filhos de Gandhi
Magic, magic, in the Sons of Gandhy
O bê-a-bá dos baianos
The ABCs of the Bahians
Que charme bonito, foi o santo que deu
What beautiful charm, the saint gave it
O bê-a-bá do Senhor do Bonfim
The ABCs of the Lord of Bonfim
O bê-a-bá do sertão
The ABCs of the sertão
Sem chover, sem colher
Without rain, without harvest
Sem comer, sem lazer
Without food, without leisure
O beabá do Brasil
The ABCs of Brazil
O bê-a-bá dos baianos
The ABCs of the Bahians
Que charme bonito, foi o santo que deu
What beautiful charm, the saint gave it
O bê-a-bá do Senhor do Bonfim
The ABCs of the Lord of Bonfim
O bê-a-bá do sertão
The ABCs of the sertão
Sem chover, sem colher
Without rain, without harvest
Sem comer, sem lazer
Without food, without leisure
O beabá do Brasil
The ABCs of Brazil
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Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Carlos Fernando Da Silva
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cheiro — scent / fragrance
Cheiro means 'scent' or 'fragrance'. While it might seem like a common word, in the context of Brazilian culture and this song, it carries a special, almost magical connotation.
The song title itself, "Banho de Cheiro" (Scent Bath), refers to a traditional Brazilian ritual where people bathe in perfumed waters, often with herbs and flowers, to bring good luck, love, or spiritual cleansing. It's not just about smelling good; it's about invoking positive energy and a sense of well-being. This cultural depth makes 'cheiro' a captivating word to explore.
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