Quando Eu Jogo A Rede
Fundo de Quintal
When I Cast the Net
I don't deny fire, I'm from the Northeast
Since I was a boy, I've been working
Respect me, I'm a man
I fight hunger in scorching sun
I make firewood with my machete
A nonsense doesn't make me fight
I don't have water but I'm thirsty
When I cast the net, it's to court
Carcará catches, kills, and eats
I'm from the land of your Virgulino
Your Severino is also from there
And what consumes me in this life
Is the damn great longing
When I remember my lace maker
Only the accordion to soothe me
I only drink water when I'm thirsty
When I cast the net, I go all out
Carcará catches, kills, and eats
Everywhere I go, I keep working
The labor is hard to break
I earn little to save my skin
Flour is gold, it can't be missing
I go to Mr. Vitorino's store
And buy tripe, pumpkin, salted meat
And have a drink to deceive the thirst
I go to my hammock, I go to rest
Carcará catches, kills, and eats
