I'm looking for the lyrics to O Samba (Brazil Classics 2) - 14 -
Martinho da Vila - Batuco.

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Request for Question Clarification by markj-ga on 19 Mar 2003 06:41 PST

pizeta11 --

I have found an English-language version.  Is that what you are looking for?

markj-ga

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Clarification of Question by pizeta11-ga on 19 Mar 2003 13:48 PST

An English version of the lyrics is fine

pizeta11 --

The exact title of the song you are seeking is "Batuca no Chao," or,
in English, "Batuca on the Ground."  As you accurately described, the
song is performed by Martinho da Vila, and is track 14 on the CD
entitled "Brazil Classics 2, O Samba, compiled by David Byrne.  Here
are the lyrics to the song (in English), as posted on the website of
Luaka, the  label that released the recording:

BATUCA ON THE GROUND
(Assis Valente-Ataulfo Alves)

Drum beat on the ground
Without mercy
Drum beat on the ground
Without pain
Drum beat on the ground
Sister
The ground is the body
That turns to dust

They can leave me without lights
But without samba
No sir
It’s samba
That translates my pleasure
And my pain
Even so
You condemn
My bronze colored race
Whose only vice
Is to enjoy batucada

Drum beat on the ground...


Here is a direct link to the page containing the lyrics to all of the
songs on the compilation:
Luakabop.com: Brazil Classics 2: Lyrics
http://www.luakabop.com/brazil/cmp/lyrics2.html


Here is a link to the main page of the record label, which includes
interesting information on its history, as well as links to much other
information on the music and the artists it promotes.  I think you
will enjoy exploring this site:
Luaka Bop: Label
http://www.luakabop.com/label/


Additional Site:

Here is a link to an informative page from the website of a record
dealer which specializes in Brazilian music.  It includes a long
review of the Brazil Classics 2 compilation:

Caravan Music: Brazil Classics 2/ O Samba
http://www.caravanmusic.com/cdpgs/BrzClssc2_Osamba.htm


Search Strategy

After some trial and error searching, I succeeded in finding the
lyrics with a Google search using the terms:
"Martinho da Vila" "Brazil Classics 2" lyrics


I am confident that this is the exact information you are seeking. 
Thank you for your clarification, and I am happy to be able to give
you a prompt response to that clarification.  If any of the
information is unclear or if any of the links don't work, please let
me know before rating this answer.

markj-ga

thanks

pizeta11 -

Thanks very much for the 5-star rating and the tip.

markj-ga