Alceu Valenca was born in countryside Pernambuco, Northeast Brazil. He is considered the most successful artist in achieving an aesthetic balance between traditional northeastern Brazilian music and a broad range of electronic sounds and effects from pop music. One can find traces of maracatu, coco and "repentes de viola" (improvising fast-paced Brazilian folk music) in most of his songs. Alceu was able to utilize the electric guitar the electric bass, and lately even a synthesizer was added to his broad scope of musical instruments.
Because of that, Alceu was able to recreate Northeastern traditional music, like baiao, coco, toada, maracatu, frevo, caboclinhos, embolada and repentes: all sung with a sometimes rock sometimes alternative sounding music background. His music and his themes are intangible, universal and unlimited. However, his aesthetic basis is genuinely Brazilian Northeastern music.
Amiga De Graça
Alceu Valença Lyrics
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Tu lembras das patas dos porcos
Da casa amiga
Dos velhos telhados das vozes da brisa
Timbu coroado dançando nos caibros, amiga
Amiga de graça de aparecida
Minha amiga de graça desaparecida
Tu lembras das patas dos porcos
Nas novas barracas com búzios e figas.
Amigos do peito beberam
E trataram nossas feridas
The song "Amiga De Graça" by Alceu Valença is an ode to a lost friend. It starts off by talking about the memories they have shared together. The singer of the song asks his friend if she remembers the details of their hometown, such as the pig's hooves, the old rooftops, and the sound of the breeze. He also mentions a crowned armadillo dancing on the ceiling. These nostalgic details paint a picture of the singer's hometown, and how their friendship was shaped by it.
Later in the song, it becomes clear that the singer's friend is no longer with him, disappearing without a trace. Even though she is gone, the singer still remembers the good times they had together. He looks out at the new world and mentions that people have moved on and found new things to believe in, but he remains attached to his friend's memory. The song ends with the singer talking about the wounds they had inflicted on each other and how they were able to heal each other over many years.
Overall, the song is a reflective meditation on the power of friendship and the pain of loss. It shows how memories of good times can keep people connected, even when they are no longer physically together.
Line by Line Meaning
Amiga de graça de aparecida
This song is dedicated to a dear friend from the town of Aparecida who was always there for the singer without expecting anything in return.
Tu lembras das patas dos porcos
You remember the small details of our hometown, like the sight of pigs wandering around with their hooves tapping on the ground.
Da casa amiga
You remember the comfort of the welcoming home where we spent happy times together.
Dos velhos telhados das vozes da brisa
You remember the peaceful sound of the wind blowing through the old rooftops, creating a soothing melody.
Timbu coroado dançando nos caibros, amiga
You recall the sight of the crowned armadillo dancing on the beams like it owned the place, and we found it amusing.
Minha amiga de graça desaparecida
Sadly, you, my kind friend, have disappeared from my life.
Nas novas barracas com búzios e figas.
You wonder how our small town has changed so much, with new market stalls selling items like seashells and good luck charms.
Amigos do peito beberam
Our dear friends have shared many drinks with us, enjoying each other's company.
E trataram nossas feridas
They've also been there for us during tough times, helping heal our wounds and supporting us no matter what.
Contributed by Mila E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kimjong-un9512
A verdadeira obra de arte música popular brasileira.
@npaula2010
linda!
@hmdistribuidoradebebidas5612
Bela guitarra do saudoso Paulo Rafael...
@emilioprogressive
Vdd O Paulo Rafael era mestre em criar riffs e notas musicais super condizentes com a musicalidade Alceuvalística