Vou Chamar Minha Mãe

In 'Vou Chamar Minha Mãe,' Iemanja crafts a lyrical homage to the Afro-Brazilian deity Iemanjá, the queen of the sea. The song's repetitive chorus, 'Vou chamar minha mãe (eu vou),' translates to 'I will call my mother (I will),' emphasizing a deep, personal connection to this divine figure. Iemanjá is revered in Candomblé and Umbanda, religions with African roots, and is often depicted as a mermaid or a beautiful woman emerging from the sea. The lyrics evoke a sense of reverence and longing, as the singer calls upon Iemanjá for guidance and blessings.

The imagery of the sea is central to the song, with lines like 'Na beira do mar, na beira do mar' ('At the edge of the sea, at the edge of the sea') and 'Sereia do mar, firma seu ponto na areia' ('Mermaid of the sea, establish your point in the sand'). These lines paint a vivid picture of the ocean as a sacred space where the divine and the earthly meet. The mention of the full moon, 'Em noite de Lua cheia,' adds a layer of mysticism, suggesting that this is a time when the veil between worlds is thin, and divine blessings are more accessible.

The song also highlights the communal aspect of worship, with references to Iemanjá's children and the collective invocation of her blessings. 'Invoca seus filhos com canto' ('Invokes her children with song') and 'O seu dia é santo, saravá Odoya' ('Her day is holy, hail Odoya') underscore the importance of ritual and community in these spiritual practices. The closing lines, 'Leva contigo o meu canto para o fundo do mar' ('Take my song with you to the bottom of the sea'), suggest a desire for the singer's prayers and songs to reach the depths of the ocean, symbolizing a deep, spiritual connection that transcends the physical world.