Santa Palabra
N G La Banda
Holy Word
Holy Word is what a saying tells me,
do not hide the saints or they will judge you.
There are many people who hide the saints,
during the day they laugh and at night they cry,
to clear the way (Echun beleke) seek an Elleguá,
for without this saint everything goes backwards.
When crossing the sea, light a candle to Yemayá,
because as she takes you, she will bring you back. That's it.
Love Obbatalá, the highest saint,
ask him for peace and ask him for love.
Oh, Changò, my father, give me good light,
give me nobility and give me health.
Speak to Oggún if you have a problem,
for with his machete he solves the dilemma.
Never raise your hand against a woman.
Ochùn is watching you, she has power.
Love Babalú, miraculous saint,
ask him for health, for without health there is no joy.
Do not seek trouble with Mrs. Oyá,
for she will take you to the cemetery.
If you want to know, listen well, what will happen,
ask the great Orula, stellar diviner,
listen, for he knows everything.
No, no, no, do not hide the necklaces
or the saints for fear of what they will say,
listen, because the saints take away the bad
and give you many good things.
To continue on the path
you must count on Elleguá, Elleguá, Elleguá
What a flavor.
Give me strength when I am
singing, so all the saints
right now, gentlemen, come to me.
I cleanse myself, gentlemen, listen,
with white flowers so that right now, look,
my throat warms up.
Listen, cleanse yourself,
remove the bad,
throw it back,
clean yourself, my brother. (Oh God, give it Feliciano!)
Cleanse yourself,
remove the bad,
throw it back,
clean yourself, my brother.
and seven coconuts and an apple
for the blessed Saint Barbara
four candles in hand
and everything