Formed in 2004 in Olinda, the group consists of musicians from a number of … Read Full Bio ↴Formed in 2004 in Olinda, the group consists of musicians from a number of famous bands all from Pernambuco’s musical scene (Mundo Livre S/A, Eddie, A Roda, Variant). From the beginning, the band invested in a repertory from the bregas music from the 60’s, which soon named it as an original band that played “brega roots” in creative and innovating versions, full of cumbias, guarachas and loads of afrobeats.

This experimental fusion of styles was aimed with the sole purpose of providing music to play for those who wanted to “dance together”. From brega’s big hits, the groups repertory evolved and developed eventualy being recorded and combined to come together and form band’s first album “when we play an instrument, the idea always comes from the harmony. We say harmony but technique alchemy, identity, meetings and curiosity also play a part. Openings that let it be born conscious, fluid, without being attached to any label”.

Through this process, the Academia da Berlinda allies the individual study, trajectories and professional exercise to the tonalities that landed here through new ports where they have gone mixed and become merengues, rumbas, carimbós, cumbias, guarachas, salsas and “little hells” for those corresponded or not love stories. This way they have conceived unpredictable lightness, round improvisation and balance. Music has no social class and therefore the Academia da Berlinda pleases and drinks from South and Central America musical sophistication, as well as from the popular Belem, reviewing with humor and dignity all the poetical possibilities that music offers, in order to make people dance and, above all, have a good time.

Bem Melhor
Academia da Berlinda Lyrics

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Mulher, dance comigo essa noite

Mulher, saudade de tu não tens
Idade não apagou
O tempo diz o que houve
Vento traz o que levou

Mulher, saudade de tu não tens

Idade não apagou
O tempo diz o que houve
Vento traz o que levou

Esse jeito de criança me encanta
Quando vejo o teu sorriso

Chega perto que eu te escuto
Quando quiser falar
Você vai ver, oh! mulher
Não estará mais só

Se vier com amor, bem melhor
Se vier com amor

Mulher, saudade de tu não tens
Idade não apagou
O tempo diz o que houve
Vento traz o que levou

Mulher, saudade de tu não tens
Idade não apagou
O tempo diz o que houve
Vento traz o que levou

Esse jeito de criança me encanta
Quando vejo o teu sorriso

Chega perto que eu te escuto
Quando quiser falar
Você vai ver, oh! mulher
Não estará mais só

Se vier com amor, bem melhor
Se vier com amor, bem melhor

Se vier com amor, bem melhor
Se vier com amor

Overall Meaning

The song "Bem Melhor" by Academia da Berlinda is a beautiful ode to a woman, who the singer invites to dance with him tonight. The opening line, "Mulher, dance comigo essa noite" (Woman, dance with me tonight), sets the scene for a romantic encounter where the two dance, talk, and share their feelings. The singer goes on to say that the woman doesn't have the pain of missing him, and that time tells what happened and the wind brings what it took away. The repeating lines of "mulher, saudade de tu não tens, idade não apagou, o tempo diz o que houve, vento traz o que levou" (woman, you don't miss me, age hasn't erased it, time tells what happened, wind brings what it took away) emphasize that time and distance cannot diminish their feelings for each other.

The singer is charmed by the woman's childlike nature, "esse jeito de criança me encanta, quando vejo o teu sorriso" (this childlike way of yours charms me, when I see your smile) and encourages her to come closer so he can listen to her whenever she needs to talk. He assures her that she won't be alone anymore, as long as she comes with love, "se vier com amor, bem melhor" (if you come with love, much better). The repetition of the phrase "se vier com amor, bem melhor" at the end of the song emphasizes the importance of love and the positive changes it can bring to a relationship.

Overall, the lyrics of "Bem Melhor" express a desire for connection and companionship, and the importance of approaching relationships with love.

Line by Line Meaning

Mulher, dance comigo essa noite
Woman, dance with me tonight

Mulher, saudade de tu não tens
Woman, you don't miss me

Idade não apagou
Age hasn't erased

O tempo diz o que houve
Time tells what happened

Vento traz o que levou
Wind brings what it took

Esse jeito de criança me encanta
This childlike way enchants me

Quando vejo o teu sorriso
When I see your smile

Chega perto que eu te escuto
Come closer, I will listen to you

Quando quiser falar
When you want to talk

Você vai ver, oh! mulher
You'll see, oh! woman