Dança da Malandragem

When the capoeirista
Blesses himself at the foot of the berimbau
He's asking for protection
That's his ritual
In the malandragem dance
One must not hesitate
You have to be careful and respectful
If the game is in banguela
The one who sings beautifully is the rooster
Who is king in the yard
I'll show the buddy
Who's better is quicker
Shoo, shoo
The thrush sang, flapped its wings and flew
And went to live in abaeté
Good Bahian, good Bahian
Good Bahian is the carcará Bahian
Good Bahian is the carcará Bahian
Who gets water from the coconut tree
And leaves the coconut in place
What am I
I'm the carcará Bahian