Carnival is of pagan origin. In Christianity, it marks the beginning of the Lenten season, so people celebrate and have fun before the retreat period begins. It is the greatest spectacle on earth. A giant party and extravagant watered music (samba-plot) and much dance (samba) and joy, typical of the Brazilian people. A week of celebration with the most varied types of dances, songs and colors.
A minha alegria atravessou o mar - My joy crossed the sea
E ancorou na passarela - And anchored on the catwalk
Fez um desembarque fascinante - Made a fascinating landing
No maior show da Terra -
In the biggest show on Earth
Será que eu serei - Will I be
o dono desta festa um rei - The owner of this party a king
No meio de uma gente tão modesta - In the midst of such a modest people
Eu vim descendo a serra - I came down the mountain
Cheio de euforia para desfilar - Full of euphoria to parade
O mundo inteiro espera - The whole world waits
Hoje é dia do riso chorar - Today is laughter day crying
Levei o meu samba - I took my samba
Pra mãe-de-santo rezar - For mother-of-saint to pray
Contra o mau olhado - Against the evil eye
Carrego o meu Patuá - I carry my Patuá
Acredito ser o mais valente - I believe to be the bravest
Nesta luta do rochedo com o mar - In this fight of the rock with the sea
(E com o mar) - (And with the sea)
É hoje o dia da alegria e a tristeza - Today is the day of joy and sadness.
Nem pode pensar em chegar - Can not even think of reaching
Diga espelho meu - Say my mirror
Se há na avenida - If there is in the avenue
Alguém mais feliz que eu - Someone happier than me
