Discover the story of the song > Samba da Bencao – Bebel Gilberto

The lyrics are about the joys and sorrows of making a samba. The singer explains that even though it's important to be happy, sometimes a little sadness is needed to make a beautiful samba. Making a good samba is not like telling a joke, it's a form of prayer that can bring hope to those who are sad. The singer also talks about how samba was born in Bahia and how it represents both the darkness and light in people's hearts.