Engenho De Dentro Lyrics in English Jorge Ben Jor

Welcome to Engenho de Dentro, a lively neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro where street-smart advice meets irresistible party vibes. Jorge Ben Jor opens the tune with the kind of tips your favorite uncle might give: “prudência e dinheiro no bolso” (be careful and keep money in your pocket), “não cair da bicicleta” (don’t fall off the bike), and “não esquecer o guarda-chuva” (don’t forget the umbrella). These playful warnings set the scene for a whirlwind day that quickly turns into a night filled with conversation, kisses, and non-stop dancing. It is everyday wisdom served with a wink, reminding us that caution never hurts, but life is much better when you groove to the rhythm.

The song then jumps on a funk-samba groove and cruises through Rio’s suburbs, name-dropping Engenho de Dentro and Realengo as party hotspots where whoever does not dance now will have to wait until the next baile. Between sensual flirtations, sudden economic comments about the dollar and the cruzeiro, and shout-outs to Brazilian pop figures like Dom Maia and Washington Olivetto, Ben Jor paints a collage of urban Brazilian life: humorous, chaotic, and bursting with passion. In the end, “Engenho de Dentro” celebrates the balance between prudence and pleasure — keep your umbrella handy, but never miss a chance to hit the dance floor, exchange smiles, and chase the sparks of happiness hidden in every corner of the city.