“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”

Que Rei Sou Eu

Lyrics from "Que Rei Sou Eu" by Herivelto Martins and Valdemar Ressurreição (1945) --- What [sort of] king am I, without a kingdom, without a crown Without a castle, without a queen After all, what sort of king am I? My dominion is small, and it's restricted I only give orders in my district Because… Continue reading Que Rei Sou Eu

“Coisas banais” and “Preciso me encontrar”

Lyrics from "Coisas banais" by Candeia and Paulinho da Viola (1970) --- Look here, that's not how we treat what we have If our love is true, pride, vanity and disaffection are mundane things That only serve to hurt our love If you wish to leave, take the longing, take the pain And leave peace… Continue reading “Coisas banais” and “Preciso me encontrar”