samba do soho
Antonio Carlos Jobim Lyrics
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There′s a feeling, there's a beat
That hugs me like a boa
Walking by the docks
Donga made the samba
In the rhythm of the people
From Angola from Luanda?
Suffering the longing the wonderful dilemma
Falling in the trap of the beautiful Morena
Wow it feels so good kissing you in the cinema
With this god given love
Who would dare to condemn us
Ai, ai, ai que coisa louca
Ai, meu Deus que coisa boa
Ai, ai, ai, que coisa louca
Ai meu Deus que coisa boa
When I walk around Soho I remember Gamboa
There′s a feeling, there's a beat
That hugs me like a boa
Walking by the docks
Where don't have made samba
In the rhythm of the people
From Angola from Luanda?
Suffering the longing the wonderful dilemma
Falling in the trap of the beautiful Morena
Oh it feels so good kissing you in the cinema
Now we′re getting down in Soho
Sandals, beads, and Di A Dem
Ai, ai, ai que coisa louca
Ai, meu Deus que coisa boa
Ai, ai, ai, que coisa louca
Ai meu Deus que coisa boa
Suffering the longing the wonderful dilemma
Falling in the trap of the beautiful Morena
Oh it feels so good kissing you in the cinema
Now we′re getting down in Soho
Sandals, beads, and Di A Dem
Ai, ai, ai que coisa louca
Ai, meu Deus que coisa boa
Ai, ai, ai, que coisa louca
Ai meu Deus que coisa boa
Ai, ai, ai que coisa louca
Ai, meu Deus que coisa boa
Ai, ai, ai, que coisa louca
Ai meu Deus...
The lyrics to Antonio Carlos Jobim's song "Samba do Soho" express the feelings and memories of the singer while walking around New York's Soho neighborhood. The lyrics start with a nostalgic reference to Gamboa, a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro known for its samba music. The singer feels a connection between the rhythm and feeling of samba and the atmosphere of Soho, which "hugs [him] like a boa" - a reference to the Brazilian snake, which can constrict its victim.
The lyrics also make a reference to the origins of samba in the docks of Rio, where African slaves who were brought to Brazil mixed their music traditions with those of the Portuguese. The song mentions Donga, a Brazilian composer credited with the first recorded samba, and suggests that samba was inspired by the rhythms and music of Angola and Luanda. The song also talks about the dilemma of falling in love with a "beautiful Morena" and the joy of being able to kiss her openly in the cinema.
Line by Line Meaning
When I walk around Soho I remember Gamboa
Soho reminds me of Gamboa and the feelings and experiences I had there.
There's a feeling, there's a beat
That hugs me like a boa
The atmosphere in Soho has a certain rhythm and vibe that envelops me.
Walking by the docks
Donga made the samba
In the rhythm of the people
From Angola from Luanda?
Walking by the docks, I can't help but wonder if Donga, the founder of samba, was inspired by the music and rhythm of the Angolans from Luanda.
Suffering the longing the wonderful dilemma
Falling in the trap of the beautiful Morena
Wow it feels so good kissing you in the cinema
With this god given love
Who would dare to condemn us
Being in love with a beautiful Morena is both wonderful and painful. Despite the societal pressures and potential condemnation, the love between us feels God-given and fulfilling.
Ai, ai, ai que coisa louca
Ai, meu Deus que coisa boa
Ai, ai, ai, que coisa louca
Ai meu Deus que coisa boa
The chaotic, crazy feelings of love and passion are simultaneously both wild and wonderful.
Now we're getting down in Soho
Sandals, beads, and Di A Dem
Now we're fully embracing the rhythm and beat of Soho, dancing and having fun in our sandals, beads, and Di A Dem.
Writer(s): P. Jobim, R. Bastos
Contributed by Kaylee M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Richard Norris
It's "Diadem" which is a fancy headband. Also, I believe this song was written by Jobim's son, Paolo.
@ppmbbarbosa
Quando ando pelo Soho
Eu me lembro da Gamboa
Ai, ai, ai que coisa louca
Ah, meu Deus, que coisa boa
Lá por trás do Cais do Porto
Na Ladeira da Preguiça
Onde otário nasce morto
Onde só dá gente boa
Quem não sabe o que é saudade
Não conhece esse dilema
Não provou desse veneno
Nunca teve uma morena
Ah, meu Deus, que bom
Te encontrar nessa cidade
Quando dobro a esquina
Dou de cara com a saudade
Ai, ai, ai que coisa louca
Ai, meu Deus, que coisa boa
Ai, ai, ai, que coisa louca
Ai, meu Deus, que coisa boa
Quando ando pelo Soho
Eu me lembro da Gamboa
Ai, ai, ai que coisa louca
Ah, meu Deus, que coisa boa
Por ali, no Peu
Donga fez o samba
Na batida do povo
De Angola, de Luanda
Quem não sabe o que é saudade
Não conhece esse dilema
Não provou desse veneno
Nunca teve uma morena
Ah, meu Deus, que bom
Te encontrar nessa cidade
Quando dobro a esquina
Dou de cara com a saudade
Ai, ai, ai que coisa louca
Ai, meu Deus, que coisa boa
Ai, ai, ai, que coisa louca
Ai, meu Deus, que coisa boa
@Mactubr
Descanse em paz, Paulo Jobim.
@joaoguerreironaofogealuta
😢
@Luciagaiablu
Ai, ai, ai que coisa louca...
Ai, ai, ai que coisa boa!
Ser brasileiro é isso! Coisa louca e coisa boa.
@ladykhalia85
This stands my favorite Jobim composition. So relaxing and vibrant!!! I only enjoy it in Brazilian Portuguese sung by Antonio Carlos Jobim. Obrigada, Rodrigo Cardozo!!!!
@vaadaenmacchi
the bass line is awesome! of course, anything composed by jobim is gold!
@cristianocapovilla5068
Que samba lindo! Isso é para quem quer criar uma oposição entre o samba e a Bossa...
@bazingacurta2567
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@bazingacurta2567
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@user-yy9vp2ic3e
jobim recorded this album when he was 60.