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: Available for C instruments at Sheet Music Plus .

The lyrics use a clever metaphor involving the , a cactus that blooms during droughts as a sign that rain is coming to the sertão (hinterlands). This natural phenomenon is compared to a young girl who suddenly loses interest in her dolls and starts "dreaming wide awake," signaling that she has grown up and is ready for love. Xote das Meninas

For musicians looking to perform the piece, various versions are available online: : Available for C instruments at Sheet Music Plus

: Interactive versions for flute, violin, and ensembles are often shared on platforms like MuseScore . Xote das Meninas

: A standard leadsheet can be found at J.W. Pepper .