She released her first album, Catupiry, in 1989. She soon became famous in Japan after appearing in several TV commercials.
In 2003 she released an album entitled Dans Mon Ile (French for In my island), themed around a voyage to France and based on famous French songs.
Samba De Verao
小野リサ Lyrics
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The lyrics to 小野リサ's song Samba De Verao are about a moment of love at first sight. The singer describes how their heart jumps at the mere sight of the person they are interested in, commenting on the way that their heart feels as if it is as hot as the summer sun. They imply that they have been admiring this person from afar, but expresses their intent to go after them and confess their love.
The singer hopes that this person will reciprocate their feelings, saying that they were made for each other. The singer has become so infatuated with this person that they cannot stop thinking about them, even losing sleep over their thoughts. The song expresses the sentiments of many people who have experienced infatuation and the pain of unrequited love.
Overall, the song is about taking a chance in love and expressing one's feelings to the person they care about. It highlights the intense emotions and risks that come with falling in love, but also the potential for being rewarded with a deep connection with another person.
Line by Line Meaning
Voc� viu s� que amor nunca vi coisa assim
I have never seen such love before, it's unbelievable.
E passou nem parou mas olhou s� pra mim
Even though he/she didn't stop, he/she looked only at me.
Se voltar vou atr�s vou perdir vou falar
If he/she comes back, I will follow, ask and tell him/her.
Vou contar que o amor foi feitinho pra dar
I will tell him/her that love is meant to be given away.
Olha � como o ver�o quente o cora��o
See how the hot summer makes your heart beat faster.
Salta de repente s� pra ver a menina que vem
It jumps suddenly just to see the girl coming.
Ela vem sempre tem esse mar no olhar
She always comes with a look that resembles the sea.
E vai ver tem que ser nunca tem quem amar
Maybe it has to be her, there is never anyone to love.
Hoje sim diz que sim j� cansei de esperar
Today he/she says yes, I am tired of waiting.
Nem parei nem dormi s� pensando em me dar
I have not stopped or slept, just thinking about giving myself.
Pe�o mas voc� n�o vem
I ask but you don't come.
Deixo ent�o falo s� digo ao c�u mas voc� vem
Then I leave and speak only to the sky, but you come.
Contributed by Zachary H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.