Cantar Ciranda

Siba e Fuloresta's 'Cantar Ciranda' is a vibrant celebration of the traditional Brazilian dance and song form known as ciranda. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the ciranda as a metaphor for life's unpredictable journey, filled with highs and lows, much like the experience of a fisherman at sea. The imagery of 'pescando numa jangada' (fishing on a raft) and 'vela esticada' (sail stretched) evokes a sense of adventure and resilience, highlighting the balance between joy and hardship, symbolized by 'chuva e sol, frio e calor' (rain and sun, cold and heat). This metaphor extends to the communal and rhythmic nature of ciranda, where the 'jangada balançando' (rocking raft) mirrors the people dancing in unison, creating a sense of unity and shared experience.

The song further explores the cyclical nature of life through the metaphor of the tide in 'balanço de maré' (tide's sway). The ebb and flow of the tide, forming a ballet and carrying sand away, represents the constant change and movement in life. The 'temporal carrancudo' (grim storm) that 'carrega tudo' (carries everything away) and then 'incendeia' (sets ablaze) upon return, symbolizes the transformative power of life's challenges and the enduring spirit of poetry and creativity, which 'vadeia' (wanders) like a boomerang, always returning to inspire.

In the final verses, the song likens singing ciranda to a game of chance, where the outcome is uncertain, yet the singer remains protected by a radiant power. The 'trombeta' (trumpet) announcing the world's upheaval every time the singer indulges in the 'cachimbo da poesia' (pipe of poetry) suggests a profound connection between art and the cosmic order. The notion of ciranda as 'feitiçaria' (witchcraft) and 'fotografia' (photography) underscores its magical and enduring impact, capturing memories and emotions from the very first day. Through these rich metaphors, 'Cantar Ciranda' celebrates the resilience, unity, and transformative power of traditional Brazilian culture and the arts.