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
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Beatriz
"Beatriz" by Edu Lobo and Chico Buarque (1983) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZO2kfmjrS0 --- Look I wonder if she's a maiden I wonder if she's sad I wonder if it's just the contrary I wonder if it's painting The face of the actress If she dances in the seventh heaven If she believes it's another country And if she just learns her part… Continue reading Beatriz
Futuros Amantes
Lyrics from "Futuros Amantes" by Chico Buarque (1993) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCRXqukn688 (After the song in this video Chico comments on Brazilian songs about love and heartbreak, mentioning some of his favorites.) -- Don't get flustered, nothing needs to happen right now Love's in no hurry, it can wait in silence Buried deep in a bureau In the poste-restante Millennia,… Continue reading Futuros Amantes
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