Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: samba
Song Meaning of “Mulata Rainha” by Jair Oliveira
“Mulata Rainha” is a passionate and vibrant love song by Jair Oliveira. In a tender and romantic way, the song pays homage to the mulata, the beautiful Afro-Brazilian woman with her dark yet striking features and enchanting physical beauty.
The chorus of the song celebrates and praises the mulata with the lyrics “Keithanga, a mulata rainha, a mais linda do samba / É preciso amá-la, tem que beijá-la, pois é ela a rainha do universo” (Keithanga, a mulata queen, the most beautiful of samba / You must love her, have to kiss her, because she is the queen of the universe). With these words, the artist conveys his admiration for this captivating beauty, calling upon everyone to love her and recognize her worth and importance to the world.
The song also conveys the idea of longing that passes between two lovers. “Eu quero amar você, cantar de ternura e paixão” ( I want to love you, to sing of tenderness and passion). This sentiment is beautifully expressed in this song, and serves as a reminder that the mulata is cherished and will never be forgotten.