La Laue (Roda Maravilhosa)
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History and sentiment behind song
(Roda Maravilhosa) A very beautiful, fast paced song,full of energy, that talks about the passion of the great game of Capoeira.
The song and name "lalaue" derives from Bem-te-vi, and song it sings. often referred to as the most popular bird of Brazil.
It vigorously defends itself and its territory from other birds much larger in size, like owls etc. It is said that the spirit of this species strongly represents that of the Brazilian people, and in this song it is compared with the spirit of Capoeira.
The roda circle is described as a Wonderful Wheel (Roda Maravilhosa), full of enjoyment and fun.
With the berimbau imparting energy within the roda, the onlookers applaud every routine, every ginga ( a Capoeira stance which very much resembles a dance).
Capoeira here is also shown connected to supernatural elements, by those who practice Mandinga, to their advantage and benefit, in order to achieve their goal..
Song Lyrics
Bem-te-vi voou, voou!
Bem-te-vi voou, voou
Deixa voar
Lalauelauelauelaua
Olalaelae
Lalauelauelauelaua
Que som
Oi que arte essa
que luta brincadeira
Que roda
Maravilhosa essa
capoeira
Em cada som, em cada toque, em cada ginga, tem um estilo de jogo
Em cada som, em cada toque, em cada ginga, tem um estilo de jogo
Lauelauela
Lalauelauelauelaua
Olalaelae
Lalauelauelauelaua
English translations
Bem-te-vi flew, flew
Bem-te-vi flew, flew
Let it fly
Lá lauê lauê lauê lauê
Lá lauê lauê lauê lau
What a sound that is this art
Of fight and playfulness
What a roda
Just like capoeira
In each sound, in each beat
In each Ginga, has a style of play
In each sound, in each beat
In each Ginga, has a style of play
Lauê lauê lá…
Lá lauê lauê lauê lauê