Meu Patuá
also sung as “Foi na Bahia que eu mandei fazer”
The singer had his patuá — a protective amulet — made in Bahia to keep him safe.
Draft translation The English is a first pass and hasn't been checked yet — corrections welcome.
Solo
Foi na Bahia que eu mandei fazerIt was in Bahia that I had it made
Foi na Bahia que eu mandei prepararIt was in Bahia that I had it prepared
Meu patuá, meu pai, meu patuáMy patuá, father, my patuá
Meu patuá pra me protegerMy patuá to protect me