Tata Yoyo [English translation]

Auntie Yoyo

What's under your big hat?

Auntie Yoyo

In my head, there are lots of birds

Auntie Yoyo

I was told that there is even a bell

But, me, I like it

When it makes ding-ding-di-gue-ding

Like a samba

I have my boa

My old hat

My flower dress

And my cigarette end

My umbrella

And my false eyelashes

And a compass

On my belly button

The Brazilians nicknamed me "The Madwoman of Rio"

But the kids give me a funnier name:

Auntie Yoyo

What's under your big hat?

Auntie Yoyo

In my head, there are lots of birds

Auntie Yoyo

I was told that there is even a bell

But, me, I like it

When it makes ding-ding-di-gue-ding

Like a samba

It's been a while

That I lug around

Among the masks

Of the Carnival

My silhouette

My crazy charm

It bothers them

They are jealous

I hear them on my way, they say: "Oh, how beautiful she is!"

A kid said: "Dad, I want her for my Christmas"

Auntie Yoyo

What's under your big hat?

Auntie Yoyo

In my head, there are lots of birds

Auntie Yoyo

I was told that there is even a bell

But it doesn't do anything

When I dance, it makes ding-ding-di-gue-ding

And i like it

Yes, I like it when it's ding-ding-di-gue-ding

Like a samba

• Artist:Annie Cordy