Certidão

Certificate
It's a paper I don't need, no
Because the samba I sing today
Is intimate and has a reason to exist

The words are not by chance
I already know how to dry my tears
With the strength of my staff

Authentic inspiration
From someone who only sees beauty
Samba is universal
Primary reason
Of sound
No one holds the gift
And I say with certainty
It's public just like
Our carnival

But, come
Unleash your creativity too
Because our nature
Needs to play God
Prove that it belongs to Him

I'm leaving now
The master endorsed me
With all kindness
From someone who has in their heart
Love that doesn't need

Certificate
It's a paper I don't need, no
Because the samba I sing today
Is intimate and has a reason to exist