Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: samba
Song Meaning of “Vou sambar n’outro lugar (Terreiro da escola)” by Plínio Marcos
“Vou sambar n’outro lugar (Terreiro da escola)” tells a story of a man in a place of learning who is seeking a deeper understanding of his culture and identity. He reflects on the past and how much a part of him it now is, and how he must journey to a new place in order to discover a new part of himself. The narrator is expressing his desire to explore a different terrain and open up to the possibilities within it. His journey will take him away from home and his community and into a new, unfamiliar, yet invigorating place. He is yearning for a chance to learn something new, recognize his cultural heritage, and come to terms with his place in the world and within himself. The lyrics of the chorus express his assurance and hope for the right time and place for this experience to unfold, and the desire to find belonging and identity in this new place. This song is a call for growth, for learning, and for identity. No matter what path he takes, he is sure that he will find a home in the rhythms and dances of the “Vou sambar n’outro lugar (Terreiro da escola).”