Lyrics from "Apesar de você" by Chico Buarque (1970) Album: Chico Buarque (1978) Good audio version: Apesar de você --- Tomorrow will be another day... Today, you're the one who calls the shots That's it, it's been spoken There's no arguing My people walk around today Speaking to the side and looking toward the ground Got… Continue reading Apesar de você
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Back in Bahia
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
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
Lyrical Brazil 