TUDO FADIGA DJA CABA
(Cape Verdean Creole)

Tudo fadiga dja caba
N’ta ladrija na nha vontadi
Simplesmente sen grandessa
Conto sunha caba na nada

Homi grandi la di riba
El é qu’é soba é ca ta durmi
Hora qu’é xinta qu’é fassi
Dento nha paladar
Mi n’ ca ten djeto disdango

Pa mó n’djudabo na tudo cussa qui nu crê tem
Na lado fidjo fêmea qui n’dabo pa bu goza
Força e coragi bu poi bu meta na pontaria
Ca bu liga tagarelos
Ca bu gana fassi rabés
Bô qu’é mondon na bu terreno
Ai criatura….
Devagar bu ta pinta manta…

Ca tem rico qui ta passam
Nha riquessa é mi só qui tem
Alegria na coraçon
É na lado di quen qui n’cré

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ALL THE WORRIES ARE GONE
(English)

All the worries are gone
I am going to relax and do as I please
Simply and unpretentiously
All the dreams have disappeared

The big man up there
He’s the boss, he never sleeps
Whenever He wills,
Within my wishes
I can’t lose my temper

I helped you with everything we wanted to have
I gave you a wife for your happiness
Strength and courage, put your target in your sights
Don’t pay any attention to gossips
Don’t be led into temptations
You’re the ruler of your domain
Oh, my dear
Weave your quilt slowly

There’s no rich man who’s better than I
My wealth is mine alone
Joy in my heart
Side by side with the one I love