Dandara

Hey, my master was Otun Obá
In the fields of Xangô, Obá Biyi
In the axé aboulá, it was Axogum
The priest was Agenor
Father Nilá, the Egum

I want to say, Dandara
That I’m not just anyone
I let the wheel spin
I have faith in my vodum, you know?

If love is a rich flower
I fill my hands with heaven and give
I sing Caymmi to lull
I take care like a priestess
But there’s a certain something in the air
A hangover in your gaze

I went to the Cacunda of Iaiá
Gaiaku spoke of sea Ebó
I went to the Cacunda of Iaiá
Gaiaku spoke of sea Ebó

It’s good for you to check
To see what your orixá says
Because if I spread out
It’s hard to gather

I turn into Exu Bará, Dandara
I turn into Exu Bará, Dandara