5 Emotional Sertanejo Songs

Hello cowboys and cowgirls! No matter how tough we try to be, we know how sensitive our hearts can be. A great proof of this is how some songs can touch our souls and evoke indescribable emotions. In today’s post on the 7MBoots website, you will check out the 5 most emotional songs from the sertanejo universe. Get your tissues ready! Let’s take a look?

1- Menino da Porteira – Luizinho e Limeira

Although this song became famous through the voices of Tonico and Tinoco, it was originally composed by Luizinho e Limeira. The lyrics tell the story of a boy who opened the gates for the cattle herder and ended up getting killed by a “heartless bull.” In addition to being pretty well-known nationally, some people affirm that the tale is not just an illusion, which means that it actually happened.

2- Mala Amarela – Mococa e Paraíso

At first, we can define this song as a beautiful parable of the prodigal son. This is because, in the lyrics, the boy leaves his parents’ home carrying a yellow suitcase that he inherited from his grandfather in search of a better reality. On his way out, the young man meets an elderly man who advises him as he departs. Over time, the boy realizes how right the old man was, and upon returning home, he tells his family he lost the suitcase due to the hardships he faced. Undoubtedly, it’s an emotional story.

3- Meu Reino Encantado – João Mulato e Douradinho

Without a doubt, “Meu reino encantado” is a timeless hit. Recorded by Mulato e Douradinho in the mid-80s, the song has received countless interpretations by big names such as Tião Carreiro e Pardinho, Liu e Leu, and Daniel. The song, above all, recounts memories and nostalgia about the simplicity of rural life. However, only those who have lived in the countryside and moved to the city truly recognize the beautiful verses with emotion.

4- Chico Mineiro – Tonico e Tinoco

It’s impossible to talk about traditional sertanejo without mentioning the duo Tonico e Tinoco. Therefore, they couldn’t be left out of this list. In “Chico Mineiro,” the artists narrate the story of a deep friendship that was interrupted by Chico’s death. If you’ve never listened to the song, take a moment to pay attention to the lyrics, which have an unexpected and very emotional ending.

5- Saudade de Minha Terra – Belmonte & Amaraí

Also known as the “timeless hymn,” this song tells the story of someone who left the countryside to live in the big city. Quite simple, the nostalgic lyrics address the simplicity of rural life. Those who know it understand that there’s no way to sing this song without the heart filling with longing.

So, cowboys and cowgirls, did you enjoy these 5 emotional sertanejo songs? Stay tuned to the 7MBoots website; there’s plenty of good stuff coming your way!