Aruanda Ê

The song "Aruanda Ê" by Abadá Capoeira is a vibrant homage to the Afro-Brazilian martial art of capoeira, which blends dance, acrobatics, and music. The lyrics evoke the spiritual and cultural aspects of capoeira, referencing its deep roots in the history of African slaves in Brazil. The term 'Aruanda' is believed to be a reference to a mythical place of African origin, a land of freedom and peace, which resonates with the song's themes of liberation and cultural pride.

The singer expresses a personal connection to capoeira, describing it as a flame that ignites the body and cannot be stopped. This metaphor highlights the passion and energy that capoeira inspires in its practitioners. The mention of being 'mandingueiro' from Bahia connects the artist to the historical center of Afro-Brazilian culture and the birthplace of capoeira. The phrase 'Axé capoeira salve Abadá' is a shout-out to the Abadá-Capoeira school, one of the largest capoeira organizations in the world, and 'axé' is a Yoruba word meaning spiritual energy or force.

The song also carries a spiritual dimension, with the invocation of Oxalá, a deity in the Candomblé and Umbanda religions, which have African origins and are widely practiced in Brazil. The singer asks for guidance and faith, emphasizing the spiritual journey and resilience inherent in the practice of capoeira. The final lines speak to the broader historical context, framing capoeira as a wind that blows and a fight of a people for liberation, alluding to its origins as a form of resistance among enslaved Africans in Brazil.