Lyrics from "Panis et Circenses" (Bread and Circus) by Gilberto Gil & Caetano Veloso with Os Mutantes; arrangement and sound by Rogério Duprat Album: Tropicalia: ou Panis et Circensis (1968) & Os Mutantes (1968) --- I wanted to sing my song, illuminated by the sun I unfurled the sails on the masts in the air I set free the tigers and the lions… Continue reading Panis et Circenses
Quem Me Vê Sorrindo
Lyrics from "Quem Me Vê Sorrindo" by Cartola Album: Cartola (1974) --- He who sees me smiling thinks that I’m happy But my smile is for consolation Because I know how to hold back, for no one to see The weeping of my heart That I shed (tears) for this love, perhaps You didn’t understand, and… Continue reading Quem Me Vê Sorrindo
Ouro de Tolo
Lyrics from Ouro de Tolo (Fool's Gold) by Raul Seixas Album: Krig-ha Bandolo (1973) --- I ought to be content Because I have a job I’m called a respectable citizen And I earn 4,000 cruzeiros per month I ought to thank the Lord For having had success in life as an artist I ought to be… Continue reading Ouro de Tolo
Lyrical Brazil 