Canção dos Laranjeiras

I'm going to pull a song that will impress you
The song of the Laranjeiras you've never heard of

Laranjeira one day found someone to tie himself to
Conquered a brunette to be able to console her

A beautiful little brunette, a flirtatious brunette
Soon fell in love with the Laranjeira's ways

Laranjeira so happy wanted to celebrate right away
Said she would always remember that day

Laranjeira wanted to throw a party at the battalion
But the officer on duty wouldn't allow it

Laranjeira invited the little brunette to dinner
But the sergeant said she couldn't come in

Laranjeira wanted to set off many fireworks
Scared the garrison and they activated the alarm

Laranjeira turned up the volume for the whole barracks to hear
But at ten o'clock at night everyone wants to sleep

Laranjeira wanted to stay awake until dawn
Woke up at six in the morning because reveille was sounded

But Laranjeira is clever and doesn't get sleepy
He goes to the mess hall to have coffee and bread

Laranjeira is optimistic and doesn't let himself be shaken
The Laranjeiras stick together and no one can deny it

Laranjeira is not picky, doesn't complain about the mattress
There are many people on the street who have to sleep on the ground

Stop and think very well before complaining
Because there are many families who don't even have a place to live

And there you are complaining that the food is bad
Food is what sustains, I was taught that way

Laranjeira is all crazy, a tough breed
Values discomfort living in the barracks

But you may find it crazy or not even believe it
Laranjeiras take pride in calling this home