Respeitem Meus Cabelos, Brancos

Respect my white hair
The time has come to speak
Let's be frank
Because when a black person speaks
The white person stays silent or leaves the room
With velvet on their clogs

Hair came from Africa
Along with my saints

Benguelas, Zulus, Gêges
Rebolos, Bundos, Bantos
Batuques, touches, mandingas
Dances, braids, songs
Respect my white hair

If I want an afro, let me
If I want to curl it, let me
If I want to color it, let me
If I want to shake it up, let me
Let, let the lock sway