Lyrics from "A Banda" (The Band) by Chico Buarque Album: Chico Buarque de Hollanda (1966) --- I was lazing about in life My love called me To see the band pass by Singing songs of love My long-suffering people Bid farewell to pain To see the band pass by Singing songs of love The serious… Continue reading A Banda
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O Leãozinho
Lyrics from "O Leãozinho" by Caetano Veloso Album: Bicho (1977) --- I really like seeing you, Little Lion Walking under the sun I really like you, Little Lion To un-sadden, Little Lion, my oh so lonely heart It's enough to come upon you along my way A lion cub, a morning ray of light Pulling… Continue reading O Leãozinho
Panis et Circenses
Lyrics from "Panis et Circenses" (Bread and Circus) by Gilberto Gil & Caetano Veloso with Os Mutantes; arrangement and sound by Rogério Duprat Album: Tropicalia: ou Panis et Circensis (1968) & Os Mutantes (1968) --- I wanted to sing my song, illuminated by the sun I unfurled the sails on the masts in the air I set free the tigers and the lions… Continue reading Panis et Circenses
Lyrical Brazil 