Positivismo

Lyrics from "Positivismo" by Noel Rosa and Orestes Barbosa (1933) https://youtu.be/cDNXg_KdTM0 Recording by Noel Rosa (1933). https://youtu.be/Z39DlhpRMyw And João Nogueira's rendition, from 1981, on the album Wilson, Geraldo, e Noel. A verdade, meu amor, mora num poço / The truth, my love, lies in a wellÉ Pilatos lá na Bíblia quem nos diz / It's… Continue reading Positivismo

“Cotidiano” and “Comprimido”

Lyrics from "Cotidiano" by Chico Buarque (1971) and "Comprimido" by Paulinho da Viola (1973) https://youtu.be/qcViKFPoPtE --- Todo dia ela faz tudo sempre igual/ Every day she does everything just the same Me sacode às seis horas da manhã / She shakes me at six o'clock in the morning Me sorri um sorriso pontual/ Gives me… Continue reading “Cotidiano” and “Comprimido”

O Mestre-Sala dos Mares

Lyrics for "O Mestre-Sala dos Mares" by Aldir Blanc and João Bosco (1974) https://youtu.be/RW3TRbjCvwQ [Lyrics as released; for uncensored original lyrics, see below] Há muito tempo nas águas da Guanabara // Long ago in the waters of Guanabara Bay O dragão do mar reapareceu // The Sea Dragon reappeared Na figura de um bravo feiticeiro… Continue reading O Mestre-Sala dos Mares