Lyrics from "Samba do Irajá" by Nei Lopes (1976) Original recording by Roberto Ribeiro (1976): Recording by Nei Lopes (1980): I have stamped on my face, and in my chest, On the side opposite the right, a saudade (What saudade!) A sensation that in reality I haven't even been half Of what you dreamed (What you dreamed) It's roads,… Continue reading Samba do Irajá
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Futuros Amantes
Lyrics from "Futuros Amantes" by Chico Buarque (1993) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCRXqukn688 (After the song in this video Chico comments on Brazilian songs about love and heartbreak, mentioning some of his favorites.) -- Don't get flustered, nothing needs to happen right now Love's in no hurry, it can wait in silence Buried deep in a bureau In the poste-restante Millennia,… Continue reading Futuros Amantes
Samba em prelúdio
"Samba em prelúdio" by Vinicius de Moraes and Baden Powell (1962) Without you, I have no purpose Because without you, I don't even know how to cry I'm a flame without glow, a garden without moonlight Moonlight without love, love without being given Without you, I'm just lovelessness A ship without sea, a field without flowers Sadness that goes, sadness… Continue reading Samba em prelúdio
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