Translation of the song Consedjo artist Cesária Évora

Spiá caminho nha fidjo matcho

Be careful on your way, my son

Bisiâ caminho nha fidja femea

Watch your path, my daughter

Tudo comberso ca ta obido

Don't trust every story your hear

É ca tudo badjo qui ta badjado

Not all songs are made for dancing

Quem qui ca obi t'odja

Those who don't listen will see

Arrependimento é tard

The regret always comes too late

Ca bu hesita

Don't hesitate

Pensa dos bez antis bo dicidi

Think twice before you make up your mind

Quem qui ca obi t'odja

Those who don't listen will see

Arrependimento é tard

The regret always comes too late

Ca bu dxa pa manhã

Don't leave for tomorrow

Cusé qui bo tem pa fazê hoje

What you can do today

Bedjice é triste, morrê é certo

Growing old is sad, and death is certain

Dia por dia cada vez mas perto

It gets closer and closer every day

Fazê esforço, trabadja rijo

Make an effort, work hard

Pa manhã ca atchabo sem mata injum

So that you won't be lacking tomorrow