The song "Fita Amarela" was composed by the young Brazilian samba player Noel Rosa (1910-1937) and performed for the first time by Francisco Alves & Mário Reis in 1933.
It is a work that reflects the artist's characteristic bohemian and carefree vision of life and death. In the lyrics, Noel expresses his wishes for after his death, asking that there be no crying or candles, but rather a yellow ribbon with the name of his beloved, symbolizing his enduring love and the importance of joy over mourning.
The mention of the mulatto woman who dances in her coffin and the desire that her farewell be accompanied by the sound of the flute, violão and cavaquinho, typical instruments of samba, reinforces the idea that life should be celebrated with music and dance. , even in death. Noel Rosa, known for his humor and social criticism, also jokes about how those who have spoken ill of him will be remembered, and mocks his own financial situation, admitting that he lived in debt without paying anyone.
Finally, the song closes with a reflection on ephemeral beauty and equality in the face of death, since everyone, no matter how fit, will end up being consumed by the earth. "Fita Amarela" is a testament to Noel Rosa's philosophy of life, where death is faced with a festive spirit and without fear, and life is celebrated with passion and music.
Lyrics:
Quando eu morrer
Não quero choro, nem vela
Quero uma fita amarela
Gravada com o nome dela
Se existe alma
Se/Que há outra encarnação
Eu queria que a mulata
Sapateasse no meu caixão
(Sapateia, sapateia)
Não quero flores
Nem coroa com espinho!
Só quero choro de flauta
Com violão e/com cavaquinho!
(Quando eu morrer)
Os meus inimigos
Que hoje falam mal de mim!
Vão dizer que nunca
Viram uma pessoa tão boa assim!
Não tenho herdeiros
Não possuo um só vintém!
Eu vivi devendo a todos
Mas, não paguei ninguém!
Quando eu morrer
Não quero choro, nem nada!
Quero ver raiar/ouvir um samba
Ao roper da madrugada!
Quero que o Sol
Não invada o meu caixão!
Para a minha pobre alma
Não vá morrer de insolação!
Estou contente
Consolado por saber!
Que as morenas tão formosas
A terra um dia há de comer!
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