Grândola Vila Morena Lyrics
José Afonso
Lyrics
Grândola, vila morena
Terra da fraternidade
O povo é quem mais ordena
Dentro de ti, ó cidade!
Dentro de ti, ó cidade
O povo é quem mais ordena
Terra da fraternidade
Grândola, vila morena!
Em cada esquina um amigo
Em cada rosto igualdade
Grândola, vila morena
Terra da fraternidade!
Terra da fraternidade
Grândola, vila morena
Em cada rosto igualdade
O povo é quem mais ordena!
À sombra duma azinheira
Que já não sabia a idade
Jurei ter por companheira
Grândola a tua vontade!
Grândola a tua vontade
Jurei ter por companheira
À sombra duma azinheira
Que já não sabia a idade!
Song & Lyrics Facts
"Grândola Vila Morena" is a popular Portuguese song composed by José Afonso and released in 1974. It is considered an anthem of the Carnation Revolution that took place in Portugal on April 25th, 1974.
The song was included in the album "Galinhas do Mato", recorded with the band Zeca Afonso and released in 1975. The lyrics were written by José Afonso himself and it features his brother Zeca Afonso as part of the backing vocalists. Musically, the song combines elements from traditional Portuguese music genres such as Fado and Chula, resulting in a unique sound. The song has become a symbol of freedom and hope for many generations in Portugal, being performed at various political events and demonstrations. During the last decades, several covers of the song have been made by different artists, making it one of the most important songs in Portuguese music history. The lyrics talk about the beauty of a small town in Alentejo, but also about Portugal's struggles against colonialism and oppression.