Born in Rio de Janeiro but calling São Paulo home since 2005, this young artist with a unique voice and highly nuanced stage persona started her career with an invitation from musical producer Apollo 9 to record two tracks for the movie “O Cheiro do Ralo”, directed by Heitor Dhália.
Inspired by French chanson, Bárbara decided to shift the focus back onto songs made popular by singers like Anna Karina and Brigitte Bardot, in a tribute to Serge Gainsbourg, idealized by Edgard Scandurra.
In her participation in shows by the group 3NAMASSA, comprised of Pupillo and Dengue from Nação Zumbi and Rica Amabis from Instituto, Bárbara added a female touch that made for a magical public performance.
As she starts her solo career, Bárbara travels from Brazil to French music, and has been well-received by both the public and the media; her shows in various cities around Brazil signal her coming of age as an artist.
In 2009, she decided to record her first album, bringing together a group of friends all seeking to tap her artistic character in surprising ways. She is accompanied by her talented band: Junior Boca, (guitar, musical direction and production), Dustan Gallas (bass, keyboards, mixing and production), Daniel Lima (bass) and Felipe Maia (drums).
O Tempo
Bárbara Eugênia Lyrics
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O que fazer pra perdoar você
Há um motivo escondido no meu coração
Que não se cansa de me machucar
E me lembrar
Das coisas tolas e perdidas que você criou
Sim pensei
Não deveria ter vivido tanto tempo assim
Sem o teu amor
Olha pra mim
Eu já não sou mais o menino
Que você deixou
Mas o tempo
É um amigo precioso
Que fica sempre observando aquele instante
Em que alguém tentou se aproximar
Mas o tempo
É um amigo precioso
Que faz questão de jogar fora
Aquela mágoa vencida que ficou
Sofro
Por não ter pensado em te dar um desconto
Pus o rancor pra cuidar de tudo
E vi que a vida mudou num segundo
Às vezes choro
Pois sei que não posso deixar que o passado
Invada meu mundo
Lembrei do perdão
E vi nós dois
Construir um futuro.
The lyrics to Bárbara Eugênia's song O tempo speak about the theme of forgiveness and the passage of time. The singer of the song has experienced hurt and disappointment caused by someone close to them, presumably a romantic partner. The opening lines suggest that they have finally found a way to forgive this person and move on from the pain they caused. However, there is still a hidden reason in their heart that continues to hurt them and remind them of the mistakes made by the other person.
The second verse uses powerful imagery to convey the impact of holding onto hurt and resentment for too long. The singer realizes that they should not have let their disappointment fester for so long without the love of the other person. They express that they are no longer the same person who was left behind by their partner. However, the passage of time is presented as a precious friend that observes all of our moments and ultimately helps us let go of the hurt that we carry.
The chorus reinforces the idea that time can be a valuable friend, helping to ease the pain of old memories and letting go of grudges. The singer seems to long for a future where they can build something new with the person who hurt them if they can find a way to forgive and move on.
Overall, the lyrics of O tempo explore the theme of forgiveness and the power of the passage of time to help move on from past hurts.
Line by Line Meaning
Hoje eu sei
Today I know
O que fazer pra perdoar você
What to do to forgive you
Há um motivo escondido no meu coração
There is a hidden reason in my heart
Que não se cansa de me machucar
That doesn't get tired of hurting me
E me lembrar
And reminding me
Das coisas tolas e perdidas que você criou
Of the silly and lost things you created
Sim pensei
Yes, I thought
Como deixamos estender nossa desilusão
How we let our disappointment drag on
Não deveria ter vivido tanto tempo assim
Shouldn't have lived that long
Sem o teu amor
Without your love
Olha pra mim
Look at me
Eu já não sou mais o menino
I'm not the boy anymore
Que você deixou
That you left behind
Mas o tempo
But time
É um amigo precioso
Is a precious friend
Que fica sempre observando aquele instante
That always watches that moment
Em que alguém tentou se aproximar
When someone tried to get closer
Que faz questão de jogar fora
That makes sure to throw away
Aquela mágoa vencida que ficou
The expired anger that remained
Sofro
I suffer
Por não ter pensado em te dar um desconto
For not having thought of giving you a discount
Pus o rancor pra cuidar de tudo
I let the resentment take care of everything
E vi que a vida mudou num segundo
And saw that life changed in a second
Às vezes choro
Sometimes I cry
Pois sei que não posso deixar que o passado
For I know I can't let the past
Invada meu mundo
Invade my world
Lembrei do perdão
I remembered forgiveness
E vi nós dois
And saw us two
Construir um futuro.
Building a future.
Contributed by Ian L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gui
Lyrics
I know today
What I need to do to forgive you
There is a reason hidden in my heart
Which doesn’t get tired of hurting me
And remembering me
Of the silly and lost things you have created
Yes, I know well
How we allowed our disillusion to linger
It shouldn't have lasted that long
Without your love
Look at me
I am no longer that boy you left
But the time
Is a precious friend
Which is always watching that moment
When someone tried to approach
But the time
Is a precious friend
Which insists on throwing away
The remaining overdue sorrow
I suffer
Because I didn’t think about giving you a break
I put the grudge to run everything
And I saw my life changing in a second
I cry sometimes
Because I know that I can’t allow the past
To invade my world
I remembered the forgiveness
And I saw both of us
Building a future
But the time
Is a precious friend
Which is always watching that moment
When someone tried to approach
But the time
Is a precious friend
Which insists on throwing away
The remaining overdue sorrow
Jefferson Araujo
Composição de Fernando Catatau, muito bem interpretada pela Bárbara. E que arranjo lindo é Esse?
Simplesmente amo essa música e esse solo de guitarra do final, é como agulha, que penetra até a alma.
Sami Milhem Farth
Lindo demais este Clipe !!!.
Que letra linda !!!
Por isso que considero a Bárbara Eugenia uma das 10 melhores cantoras do Brasil.
SrEON1
A música de Catatau fica magnifica na voz dessa Mulher. Parabéns
Flávia do Amaral Vieira
Esse clipe é lindo 💛 e amo tanto o sopro nessa versão
Tamiris Cardoso
Ela cantando essa musica ao vivo é muito emocionante. ❤
Sandobaru Ribeiro
É vdd deve ser top.🤗
Felipe Assunção
Uma das minhas favoritas do Journal de BAD!
Tamiris Portugal
essa música é perfeita! diz tudo que eu sinto há anos!
Lauro Angulski
Tenho essa música maravilhosa na minha playlist 'CAFÉ ?'
RENATO MARQUES
mas o tempo, é um amiiiigooo precioso....
que fica sempre observando...
que faz questão de jogar fora aquela mágoa vencida que ficou!!!