Sabor Açaí
Nilson Chaves
Açaí Flavor
And why were you planted
And why were you planted
To invade our table
And supply our home...
Your destiny was traced
By the hands of the forest mother
Skilled hands of a goddess
Hands of blessed touch...
You are the plant that feeds
The passion of our people
Male female of the clumps
Where Oxossi takes his post...
The leanest of palm trees
But woman of thick blood
And man of vast blood
You give yourself up to the core...
And your fruit keeps rolling
Into our bowls
You surrender to sacrifice
Holy fruit, martyr fruit
You have the gift of being much
Where many have nothing
Some call you açaizeiro
Others call you juçara...
Add tapioca
Add water flour
Add sugar
Add nothing
Or drink me like a juice
For I am much more than a fruit
I am Marajoara flavor
I am Marajoara flavor
I am flavor...(2x)
Add tapioca
Add water flour...(9x)
