Tulipa Ruiz Chagas was born in Santos, São Paulo on October 19, 1978. Her father, Luiz Chagas, was a member of Itamar Assumpção's live band Isca de Polícia; in an interview, she stated her name was a tribute to one of her father's favorite films, The Black Tulip (1964). After her parents divorced, she moved with her mother Graziella and brother Gustavo to São Lourenço, Minas Gerais, where she was raised; after growing up, she worked at a record store until moving to São Paulo at 22 years old to study journalism at the PUC-SP.
She made part of many musical ensembles during her college years, but only began her career officially in 2009.[3] Her critically acclaimed debut album, Efêmera, came out one year later, and its eponymous song was featured in the soundtrack of the video game FIFA 11. Its 2012 follow-up, Tudo Tanto, awarded her a Multishow Brazilian Music Award and an APCA Award. Her third album, Dancê, which came out in 2015, awarded her a Latin Grammy Award. In 2013 she was a guest musician on rapper Emicida's debut O Glorioso Retorno de Quem Nunca Esteve Aqui, and in 2016 she collaborated with former Titãs member Nando Reis on his eighth solo album, Jardim-Pomar.
Her most recent release, Tu, came out in 2017 and counts with a guest appearance by Mexican musician Adan Jodorowsky, son of filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky.
Aside from her musical career, Tulipa has also provided illustrations for magazines, album covers, concert posters and notebooks; her artworks are showcased in her official Tumblr page.
Só Sei Dançar Com Você
Tulipa Ruiz Lyrics
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Cada vez que eu girava parecia que a minha perna sucumbia de agonia
Em cada passo que eu dava nessa dança ia perdendo a esperança
Você sacou a minha esquizofrenia e maneirou na condução
Toda vez que eu errava "cê" dizia pra eu me soltar porque você me conduzia
Mesmo sem jeito eu fui topando essa parada e no final achei tranquilo
Só sei dançar com você
Isso é o que o amor faz
Só sei dançar com você
Isso é o que o amor faz
Você me chamou pra dançar aquele dia, mas eu nunca sei rodar
Cada vez que eu girava parecia que a minha perna sucumbia de agunia
Em cada passo que eu dava nessa dança ia perdendo
A esperança você sacou a minha esquizofrenia e maneirou na condução
Toda vez que eu errava "cê" dizia pra eu me soltar porque você me conduzia
Mesmo sem jeito eu fui topando essa parada e no final achei tranquilo
Só sei dançar com você
Isso é o que o amor faz
Só sei dançar com você
Isso é o que o amor faz
The lyrics to Tulipa Ruiz's song Só Sei Dançar Com Você (I Only Know How to Dance with You) describe a situation where the singer was asked to dance, but they confess that they don't know how to dance. They were slipping and tripping over their own feet, feeling embarrassed and losing hope with every step. However, the person who asked them to dance was patient and understanding, recognizing the singer's insecurities and ultimately making them feel comfortable. As they danced together, the singer realized that they only know how to dance with this person and that it's all because of love.
Overall, the song is about vulnerability and finding comfort in the presence of someone you love. The dance serves as a metaphor for how this person helps the singer overcome their fears and insecurities, allowing them to be themselves and express their feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Você me chamou pra dançar aquele dia, mas eu nunca sei rodar
You invited me to dance that day, but I never know how to twirl
Cada vez que eu girava parecia que a minha perna sucumbia de agonia
Every time I twirled, it felt like my legs were giving in to agony
Em cada passo que eu dava nessa dança ia perdendo a esperança
With every step I took in this dance, I was losing hope
Você sacou a minha esquizofrenia e maneirou na condução
You understood my quirks and slowed down to lead me gently
Toda vez que eu errava 'cê' dizia pra eu me soltar porque você me conduzia
Every time I made a mistake, you told me to let go and let you lead me
Mesmo sem jeito eu fui topando essa parada e no final achei tranquilo
Even though I was awkward, I agreed to the challenge and found it peaceful in the end
Só sei dançar com você
I only know how to dance with you
Isso é o que o amor faz
That's what love does
Só sei dançar com você
I only know how to dance with you
Isso é o que o amor faz
That's what love does
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: TULIPA ROIZ CHAGAS
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