Maria, Maria [English translation]

Maria, Maria

It's a touch of a gift, a certain magic,

A force that warns us

A woman who deserves to live and love

Just like any other on the planet

Maria, Maria

Is the sound, is the color, is the sweat

Is the strongest, slowest dose

Of those who laugh when they should be crying

And don't live, just endure it

Lêre,lare,lêre,lare.lêre,larê

But it takes strength

It takes guts

It takes drive at all times

Those who bear a brand on their bodies

Maria, Maria

Mixes pain and joy

It takes cunning

It takes grace

It takes dreaming at all times

Those who carry this mark on their skin

Have the weirdest habit of

Placing their faith in life

• Artist:Elis Regina
• Album:Trem Azul (1982)