Lyrics from "Chão de Estrelas" (Starry Ground) by Orestes Barbosa and Sílvio Caldas (1937) --- Good Audio Version (João Gilberto) --- My life was an illuminated stage, I was always dressed in gold A clown of lost illusions Covered in phony bells of joy, I went around singing my fantasy Among the feverish palms* of hearts My… Continue reading Chão de Estrelas
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Expresso 2222
Lyrics from "Expresso 2222" by Gilberto Gil Album: Expresso 2222 LP (Philips, 1972) - Good Audio Version --- The Express 2222 started running It runs direct from Bonsucesso to the hereafter The Express 2222 started running From Brazil Central Station It runs direct from Bonsucesso To after the year 2000 They say there are a… Continue reading Expresso 2222
Aurora
Lyrics from "Aurora" by Mário Lago and Roberto Roberti (1941) --- If only you were sincere, o-o-o-oh, Aurora, Check out how good it would be, o-o-o-oh, Aurora (Repeat) A beautiful apartment, with a doorman and an elevator And refrigerated air for hot days "Madame" in front of your name, you would have it now O-o-o-oh,… Continue reading Aurora
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