O Descobridor Dos Sete Mares Lyrics in English Tim Maia

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song O Descobridor Dos Sete Mares by Tim Maia from Portuguese to English.
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Verse 1
Uma luz azul me guia
A blue light guides me
Com a firmeza e os lampejos do farol
With the steadiness and flashes of the lighthouse
Verse 1
E os recifes lá de cima
And the reefs up above
Me avisam dos perigos de chegar
Warn me of the dangers of arriving
Verse 1
Angra dos Reis e Ipanema
Angra dos Reis and Ipanema
Iracema, Itamaracá
Iracema, Itamaracá
Verse 1
Porto Seguro, São Vicente
Porto Seguro, São Vicente
Braços abertos sempre a esperar
Arms wide open always waiting
Pois bem, cheguei
Well then, I've arrived
Quero ficar bem à vontade
I want to feel really at ease
Na verdade, eu sou assim
Actually, that's how I am
Descobridor dos sete mares
Discoverer of the seven seas
Navegar eu quero
I want to sail
No mar a luz azul me guia
At sea the blue light guides me
Com a firmeza e os lampejos do farol
With the steadiness and flashes of the lighthouse
E os recifes lá de cima
And the reefs up above
Me avisam dos perigos de chegar
Warn me of the dangers of arriving
Angra dos Reis e Ipanema
Angra dos Reis and Ipanema
Iracema, Itamaracá
Iracema, Itamaracá
Porto Seguro, São Vicente
Porto Seguro, São Vicente
Braços abertos sempre a esperar
Arms wide open always waiting
Pois bem, cheguei
Well then, I've arrived
Quero ficar bem à vontade
I want to feel really at ease
Na verdade, eu sou assim
Actually, that's how I am
Descobridor dos sete mares
Discoverer of the seven seas
Navegar eu quero
I want to sail
Uma lua me ilumina
A moon lights me
Com a clareza e o brilho do cristal
With the clarity and shine of crystal
Transando as cores desta vida
Blending the colors of this life
Vou colorindo a alegria de chegar
I'm coloring the joy of arriving
Boa Viagem, Ubatuba
Boa Viagem, Ubatuba
Grumaí, Leme e Guarujá
Grumaí, Leme and Guarujá
Praia Vermelha, Ilhabela
Praia Vermelha, Ilhabela
Braços abertos sempre a esperar
Arms wide open always waiting
Pois bem, cheguei
Well then, I've arrived
Quero ficar bem à vontade
I want to feel really at ease
Na verdade, eu sou assim
Actually, that's how I am
Descobridor dos sete mares
Discoverer of the seven seas
Navegar eu quero
I want to sail
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Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Gilson De Barros Mendonca, Miguel Leite De Oliveira Neto
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DescobridorDiscoverer

Descobridor translates to "discoverer". It's a powerful word that evokes images of legendary Portuguese explorers who sailed the globe.

In this funky, soulful anthem, Tim Maia isn't just a singer; he's the "Descobridor dos sete mares" (Discoverer of the seven seas). He uses this grand title to express a feeling of freedom, adventure, and conquering new horizons as he travels along the beautiful Brazilian coast.

Tim Maia drops anchor in pure funk-soul style and invites us aboard his ship of dreams. In “O Descobridor dos Sete Mares” (The Discoverer of the Seven Seas) he becomes a fearless sailor led by a mysterious blue light, the flashes of a lighthouse, and the pull of Brazil’s stunning shoreline. Each beach name he sings – Angra dos Reis, Ipanema, Ilhabela and many more – feels like a bright dot on an ever-growing treasure map. The chorus is his declaration of freedom: he wants to arrive, feel at ease and keep on exploring. The ocean here is more than water; it is a giant playground for wanderlust and self-confidence.

Beneath the breezy melody lies a deeper message. The song celebrates the joy of discovering new horizons both outside and within ourselves. The blue light and moonlight symbolize intuition and clarity that guide us through life’s reefs and safe harbors. By “coloring the joy of arrival,” Tim Maia reminds us that every landing is a fresh chance to repaint our world with optimism. So press play, hoist the sails of your imagination and let the groove carry you to seven seas of endless possibility.

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