Bau's father made stringed instruments in Mindelo and, for Bau's seventh birthday, gave him his first instrument---a cavaquinho, which is a small four-stringed guitar, similar to a ukulele, used in Brazil and in Cape Verde to mark the beat. Bau's father taught him how to make guitars, cavaquinhos, violins, and also how to play them. Bau continues to master his musical skills, combining instrumental virtuosity with a self-taught and instinctive sensitivity. He plays the cavaquinho, both ten- and twelve-string guitar, and violin.
In 1994, Bau joined the band that accompanied Cesária Évora on stage. He became her director of musical formation in 1996, serving in that capacity until 1999, when he returned home to Mindelo in Cape Verde, and continues to record.
Barbincor
Bau Lyrics
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Kau hadir di dalam mimpi-mimpiku
Puasku mengharapkan dirimu
Seperti mereka yang punya cinta
Diriku tanpa dirimu
Kau tempuhi penuh bahagia
Diriku mahu kau tahu
Warkahku mengharapkan dirimu
Seperti yang aku kenali dulu
Setiaku menantikan dirimu
Seperti setianya terhadap diriku
Tapiku melepaskanmu
Melangkah namun tak berdaya
Terusku terus menunggu
Cinta yang takkan pernah ada
Tapiku melepaskanmu
Melangkah namun tak berdaya
Terusku terus menunggu
Cinta yang takkan pernah ada
Tapiku melepaskanmu
Melangkah namun tak berdaya
Terusku terus menunggu
Cinta yang takkan pernah ada
The lyrics of "Barbincor" by Bau describe the pain and frustration of waiting for someone who will never return. The singer is no longer willing to wait for this person, who appears only in their dreams. They have moved on in their life and have found happiness without the person. However, the pain still lingers and the singer wishes the other person could understand their feelings.
The lyrics are infused with a sense of melancholy and longing, which is reflected in the slow and somber melody of the song. The singer's voice is plaintive and emotive, conveying the depth of their emotions. The use of repetition in the chorus underscores the cyclical nature of the singer's thoughts, as they continue to wait for love that will never come.
Overall, "Barbincor" is a poignant reflection on the pain of unrequited love, and the difficulty of letting go of someone who has already moved on.
Line by Line Meaning
Takkan lagi aku menunggumu
I won't wait for you anymore
Kau hadir di dalam mimpi-mimpiku
You appear in my dreams
Puasku mengharapkan dirimu
My satisfaction lies in you
Seperti mereka yang punya cinta
Just like those who have love
Diriku tanpa dirimu
I'm nothing without you
Kau tempuhi penuh bahagia
You live your life happily
Diriku mahu kau tahu
I want you to know
Pedih ini kau tak terasa
You don't feel this pain
Warkahku mengharapkan dirimu
My letter hopes for you
Seperti yang aku kenali dulu
The way I used to know you
Setiaku menantikan dirimu
My loyalty waits for you
Seperti setianya terhadap diriku
Just like your loyalty towards me
Tapiku melepaskanmu
I take steps to let you go
Melangkah namun tak berdaya
Walking aimlessly
Terusku terus menunggu
I keep waiting
Cinta yang takkan pernah ada
For a love that will never come
Writer(s): Manuel De Novas
Contributed by Levi M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.