Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: samba
Song Meaning of “Batuques do Meu Lugar – Ao Vivo” by Arlindo Cruz
This song speaks of a love that was born in a humble place, in a small rural community, surrounded by the picturesque beauty of nature. Arlindo pays tribute to the people and the place of his origin, a place of restraint and dreamy beauty, of beautiful heat and sunshine. He speaks of the devotion he has for the locals and the mythic tales they shared and passed down to each generation. The rhythms of his past lives on in his soul, and the beat of life in his homeland never fades away. He talks of the nostalgic journey he will go on in order to immerse himself in the culture of his past. Arlindo urges the listener to experience and enjoy life amid the mountain stillness and listen to the stories of his beloved homeland. He may live in modern cities and travel across oceans, but his heart will always be tied to the beauty of his place and the beat of the Batuques will always be heard in his heart.