Lyrics from "Ai, que saudades da Amélia" by Ataulfo Alves and Mário Lago (1942) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDtAUiTRzac __ I've never seen someone make so many demands, nor do what you do to me You don't know what a conscience is, and don't get that I'm just a poor guy You only think about luxury and riches, everything you… Continue reading Ai, que saudades da Amélia
“Tenho Sede” and “Lamento Sertanejo”
Lyrics from "Tenho Sede" by Dominguinhos and Anastácia (1975) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW5CuQFfjlA --- Bring me a cup of water, I'm thirsty and this thirst could kill me My throat yearns for a little water and my eyes yearn for your gaze A plant needs water when it wants to bloom The sky in turn darkens when it… Continue reading “Tenho Sede” and “Lamento Sertanejo”
Marcha da Quarta-Feira de Cinzas
Lyrics from "Marcha da Quarta-Feira de Cinzas" by Carlos Lyra and Vinicius de Moraes (1963) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y88EguvjlVM --- Original recording (Jorge Goulart) --- Our Carnival is over No one hears songs being sung No one passes by anymore, playing, happy And in people's hearts, longing and ashes are all that's left In the streets, the scene… Continue reading Marcha da Quarta-Feira de Cinzas
Lyrical Brazil 