Merece Respeito

Our samba is stronger, it resists
But there are those who insist it's over
They also say it's a thing of the past
Sold out item, worthless thing

There are those who like it and pretend they don't
And talk behind our backs
To not give in
There are those who feel the samba is hot
Samba with us until dawn

Hey, hey, hey
Our samba deserves respect
It's more than a masterpiece or philosophy
True emotion

Samba is joy, love, and poetry
That lulls the people to dream
Always dreaming

Samba calms me down
It's a light that envelops the soul
The show must go on

Lalaia lalaia, lalaia lalaia lalaia

The show must go on
Lalaia lalaia, lalaia lalaia lalaia

The show must go on