Pontos de Exus - Conselho de Exu

I walked alone in the calunga
The Moon illuminated the darkness
The rooster crowed at the gate
Announcing Padilha and Exu Caveira

Caveira told me about his mysteries
Of loyalty, strength, and protection
Padilha handing me a rose
Said that all vengeance tears the heart apart

A laughter at the Cruzeiro
It was Rosa Negra and Tiriri
She with all her charm
Drying my tears
Moved away from me

Tiriri a noble and good friend
Spoke of friendship and gratitude
Never harm an enemy
Everything you do comes back
Listen well to what I tell you

Others arrived there
Mulambo, João Caveira, and Marabô
Veludo, Quitéria, Sete Saias
Capa Preta, Exu do Lodo
Tranca Ruas spoke

Compadre Umbanda is a school
Of love, humility, and evolution
Remove the malice from your life
Cleanse your thoughts, be a light in the darkness

Exu is not malice and suffering
It's strength, it's courage, it's life and unity
Malice is within the heart
Of those who deny, who judge
And reject their brother

Listening to these words I woke up
I thanked Zambi fervently
Only then did I understand
That Exu is a messenger
Guardian and protector