Timoneiro is a Brazilian samba tune written by Paulinho da Viola and Hermínio Bello de Carvalho. It was first released by Paulinho da Viola in 1996 on the album Isso É Que É Viver, Hermínio, 80 Anos, produced by Sergio de Carvalho. The track also appears earlier on the 1971 compilation Brasilicatessen, Vol. 1, with Paulinho da Viola as interpreter. Lyrically it opens with the line Não sou eu quem me navega, quem me navega é o mar, using sea imagery to explore fate and personal navigation. The song showcases the collaboration between Paulinho da Viola and Hermínio Bello de Carvalho and stands as a notable example of Brazilian songwriting from the samba tradition.
