Lyrics from "Fantasia" by Aldir Blanc and João Bosco https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coLKAYWkqW4 --- Olhando na quarta-feira as ruas vazias// On Wednesday, looking out on the empty streets Com os garis dando um jeito em nossa moral// With the street-sweepers tidying up our dignity Custei a compreender que fantasia//It took me a long time to understand that a costume [mask]… Continue reading “Fantasia” and “Catavento e Girassol”
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Dia Branco
Lyrics from "Dia Branco" by Geraldo Azevedo (1981) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbXinMCKeh0 --- Se você vier// If you come Pro que der e vier// For whatever may come Comigo// With me Eu lhe prometo o sol// I promise the sun Se hoje o sol sair// If the sun comes out today Ou a chuva// Or rain Se a… Continue reading Dia Branco
“Véspera de Natal” & “Trem das Onze”
Lyrics from "Véspera de Natal" by Adoniran Barbosa (1974) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FpwEEqg1Js --- Eu me lembro muito bem// I remember quite well Foi numa véspera de natal// It was on a Christmas Eve Cheguei em casa// I got home Encontrei minha nega zangada, a criançada chorando// And found my nega (wife) angry, the children crying Mesa vazia,… Continue reading “Véspera de Natal” & “Trem das Onze”
Lyrical Brazil 