Lyrics from "Back in Bahia" by Gilberto Gil Album: Expresso 2222 --- Over there in London, once in awhile, I felt far away from here Once in awhile, when I felt far away, I would find myself Pulling my hair, nervous, wanting to hear Cely Campelo to keep from falling In that pit, into which… Continue reading Back in Bahia
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Ruas que sonhei
Lyrics from "Ruas que sonhei" by Paulinho da Viola Album: Sinal Fechado (EP, 1969) and Foi um rio que passou em minha vida (1970) --- The sun that beats on the sidewalk this afternoon Didn't bring the day that my gaze yearns for And it takes away the consolation of the morenas' gazes Just when it's time… Continue reading Ruas que sonhei
O Quereres
Lyrics from "O Quereres" by Caetano Veloso Album: Velô (1984) --- Where you want a revolver, I'm a coconut tree And where you want money, I'm passion Where you want rest, I'm desire And where I'm desire, you don't want it And where you want nothing, nothing lacks And where you fly really high, I'm… Continue reading O Quereres
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