Cabocla Lyrics in English by Zé Felipe, Leonardo
Cabocla refers to a woman from the countryside, often with mixed Indigenous and European ancestry. It's a term of endearment and describes someone who is seen as pure, innocent, and perhaps a bit naive to city life.
In the song, the singer uses Cabocla to address the main character, highlighting her rural origins and her innocence as she navigates the complexities of the city and modern relationships. It's a central theme of the song, emphasizing her unique charm and the singer's desire to be her first true love.
"Cabocla" tells the story of a country girl who moves to the city for college. "Ela saiu do campo foi pra cidade" [She left the countryside and went to the city], and now she watches her new friends laugh their way through nights out while she stays home. She isn't naive, she's just particular about who gets her heart: "Nem o seu coração, que é puro e espera" [Nor her heart, which is pure and waits] "que encontre um amor verdadeiro" [to find true love].
Leonardo and his son Zé Felipe sing this one together, and the chorus is their pitch to be that love. "Deixa eu ser o primeiro a beijar sua boca" [Let me be the first to kiss your lips] is a bold thing to say to a girl this careful, and the song owns it: "Vai parecer loucura eu sei" [It may seem crazy, I know] "mas por você me apaixonei" [but I fell in love with you].
