Lyrics from "Cotidiano no. 2" by Vinícius de Moraes and Toquinho (1972) --- Good Audio Version (Vinícius de Moraes & Toquinho) --- Hay dias que no sé lo que me pasa I open my Neruda and shut out the sun I mix poetry with cachaça And I end up arguing over football But it doesn't… Continue reading Cotidiano no. 2
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Ministério da Economia
Lyrics from "Ministério da Economia" by Geraldo Pereira and Arnaldo Passos (1951) --- Mister President, your Excellency has shown that it's for real Now everything's gonna be a steal Now the poor man can go ahead and eat Mister President, well that's just what the people wanted The Ministry of the Economy seems like it will… Continue reading Ministério da Economia
Conto de Areia
Lyrics from "Conto de Areia" by Romildo Bastos e Toninho (Antônio Carlos Nascimento Pinto), recorded by Clara Nunes (1974) --- Good Audio Version (Clara Nunes) --- It's water in the sea, it's high tide, oh, makes you woozy, oh Makes you woozy, It's water in the sea... They say that all the sadness there is… Continue reading Conto de Areia
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