Lyrics from "Coisas banais" by Candeia and Paulinho da Viola (1970) --- Look here, that's not how we treat what we have If our love is true, pride, vanity and disaffection are mundane things That only serve to hurt our love If you wish to leave, take the longing, take the pain And leave peace… Continue reading “Coisas banais” and “Preciso me encontrar”
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Rosa Maria
Lyrics from "Rosa Maria" by Éden Silva and Aníbal Silva (1948) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcOuz_v3c6I --- Good Audio Version (Gilberto Alves) --- One day I came across Rosa Maria At the edge of the sea, sobbing I asked what happened, and Rosa Maria answered: Our love has died. I still don't know how to explain The reason Rosa… Continue reading Rosa Maria
Cotidiano no. 2
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
Lyrical Brazil 