Story Behind The Song
The song was inspired by the site of millions of people in the streets of Salvador during Carnaval and the song is intended to capture/express the special magic that exists in the State of Bahia, Brazil.
Song Description
The song describes the special magic of the state of Bahia, Brazil, site of the largest Carnaval in Brazil.
| Song Length |
4:54 |
Genre |
World - South American, Latin - Samba |
| Tempo |
Fast (151 - 170) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Exultant, Joyful |
Subject |
Paradise, Happiness |
| Similar Artists |
Gloria Estefan, Santana |
Language |
Multi-Language |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Chasin? the Blues in Bahia
Tô Atrás do blues na Bahia
© 2000 Music composed by Doug Adair
English lyrics composed by Doug Adair and translated by Thomas Neto-Smith
Verse 1 English ? A Part
I walked out this morning, the sun was burnin? bright
Sky was deep, deep blue?blue water shimmered in the light
Thousands of people were passin? through the streets
They were on their way to chase the blues down at the beach
Bridge 1 English ? B Part
I never heard so much commotion in the air
Sweet sounds of joy and laughter ringin? everywhere
Chorus 1 English ? C Part
Chasin' the blues in Bahia
Chasin' the blues in Bahia
Chasin' the blues in Bahia
Chasin' the blues in Bahia
Verse 1 Portuguese ? A Part
Botei o pé na rua, debaixo do m?or sol
Que céu, mais azul, espelhando a cor do mar
Tava todo mundo passando pelas ruas
Pra correr atrás do blues na Ba-hia.
Bridge 1 Portuguese ? B Part
Nunc?ouvi tanta comoção no ar
Gritaria d?alegria pra nunc?acabar.
Chorus 1 Portuguese ? C Part
Tô atrás do blues na Bahia
Tô atrás do blues na Bahia
Tô atrás do blues na Bahia
Tô atrás do blues na Bahia
Instrumental Break on A, B and C Parts
Verse 2 English ? A Part
In sunny Salvador, the Pelourihno?s crowded streets
On the beaches north and south, they?re all bouncing to the beat
From the San Franciso Valley to the river's ocean ports
Throughout Baiano country, always been the favorite sport
Bridge 2 English ? B Part
You don?t even need your dancin? shoes
When the rythym grabs you, you can?t get loose
Chorus 2 English ? C Part
Chasin' the blues in Bahia
Chasin' the blues in Bahia
Chasin' the blues in Bahia
Chasin' the blues in Bahia
Verse 2 Portuguese ? A Part
Nos bairros do Salvador e nos bêcos do Pelô
Das praias de Trancoso ?té o Costa do Sauípe
Do Rio São Francisco ?té Chapada Diamantina
Do alto de Barreiras ?té o mangue de Maragojipe.
Bridge 2 Portuguese ? B Part
Não precisa de roupa chique
O negóc? é aguentar o pique!
Chorus 2 Portuguese ? C Part
Tô atrás do blues na Bahia
Tô atrás do blues na Bahia
Tô atrás do blues na Bahia
Tô atrás do blues na Bahia
Instrumental Break on A, B and C Parts
Verse 3 English ? A Part
If life has made you sad and you?re tired of the pain
The odds are all against you and you?re ready for a change
Set your compass for Bahia wherever you may be
The moment you arrive there all your cares will be relieved
Bridge 3 English ? B Part
There are many roads you can choose
Take one that leads you to Bahia?s blues
Chorus 3 English ? C Part
Chasin' the blues in Bahia
Chasin' the blues in Bahia
Chasin' the blues in Bahia
Chasin' the blues in Bahia
Chorus 4 English and Portuguese ? C Part
Chasin' the blues in Bahia
Tô atrás do blues na Bahia
Chasin' the blues in Bahia
Tô atrás do blues na Bahia