Discover the story of the song > Petit pays – Cesária Evora

The lyrics are in Portuguese Creole and express a deep love for a place called "Petit Pays" (small country). The protagonist talks about how in Petit Pays, the sky is full of shining stars, and the sea is full of sand. She also mentions the different music genres that are present there. Finally, she expresses how much she loves Petit Pays and repeats the phrase "Oi tonte sodade" which means "Oh, what a longing" in English. In short, the song praises the beauty of Petit Pays and expresses the protagonist's nostalgia and affection towards it.