“Inteligência” & “És partideiro”

Lyrics from "Inteligência" by Aniceto do Império (1976) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NggIVz2_2Yc --- Se os bichos são inteligentes // If animals are intelligent por que não as criaturas? (2x) // Why not creatures? [i.e. people] qual é a pedra mais doce? é rapadura // What's the sweetest rock? It's rapadura qual é a defesa do banguela? é dentadura // What's the defense… Continue reading “Inteligência” & “És partideiro”

Diz que fui por aí

Lyrics from "Diz que fui por aí" by Zé Kéti and Hortêncio Rocha (1964) -- If anyone asks after me, tell them I went out Carrying my guitar under my arm On any corner, I'll stop At any little bar, I'll go in And if there's reason - that's another samba I'll compose If they want to know… Continue reading Diz que fui por aí

Samba do Irajá

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