Real Name:
Uday Veloso
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Real Name:
Uday Veloso
Profile:
Born in Nova Friburgo (Rio de Janeiro), November 28, 1941 is a Brazilian pianist, singer and composer.
He was a crooner in nightclubs in Rio de Janeiro, and then continued playing at the São Paulo nights. He began his career by the label Copacabana in the early 70's. His musical style is known as "samba jewel" by combining the traditional samba with piano, romantic and jazzy arrangements. His first album "Benito Di Paula" in 1971, was censured for bringing the song "Apesar de Você" by Chico Buarque.
His second LP, "Ela" also has brought great success. But burst the charts with the third, "Um Novo Samba" which had appeared on the cover with his long beard and hair, numerous chains, earrings, bracelets, etc.. The great success of this album was the song "Retalhos de Cetim".
He had many successes throughout his career as "Charlie Brown", "Vai Ficar na Saudade" "Se Não For Amor", "Amigo do Sol, Amigo da Lua" e "Mulher Brasileira". Reached in 70 years, competing for the sale of LPs along with Roberto Carlos, have composed many songs for this.
He commanded the "Benito di Paula e seus convidados - Brasil Som 75" TV show. He has over 35 albums recorded, and an important part of his work re-released on CD, due to the success of his songs. It's to succeed at the international level as in Mexico, Japan, the United States and especially in Latin America.
Had part of his story in the book "Eu Não Sou Cachorro Não" the historian, journalist and writer from Bahia Paulo César de Araújo.
After 10 years without recording, Benito di Paula launched in 2009 by EMI Music his second CD and first live DVD, recorded live in Rio, and that brings its greatest hits, like "Retalhos de Cetim", "Sanfona Branca" e "Charlie Brown".
Ah! como eu amei
Benito Di Paula Lyrics
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Me faz ser alegre, sofrido e carente
AAAHHH! Como eu amei
Eu sonho, sou verso,
sou terra, sou sol
sentimento aberto
AAAHHH! Eu caminhei
AAAHHH! Nao entendi
Eu era feliz, era a vida
Minha espera acabou
Meu corpo cansado e eu mais velho
Meu sorriso sem graça chorou
AAAHHH! Como eu amei
AAAHHH! Eu caminhei
Tem dias que eu paro
Me lembro e choro,
Com medo eu reflito que
nao fui perfeito
AAAHHH! Como eu amei
Eu sonho, sou verso,
sou terra, sou sol
sentimento aberto
AAAHHH! Como eu amei
AAAHHH! Eu caminhei
AAAHHH! Nao entendi
Eu era feliz, era a vida
Minha espera acabou
Meu corpo cansado e eu mais velho
Meu sorriso sem graça chorou
AAAHHH! Como eu amei
AAAHHH! Eu caminhei
The lyrics to Benito Di Paula's song Ah! como eu amei are about the intense emotion and depth of love that the singer has experienced. The first verse speaks of the love that the singer carries within his heart, which brings both joy and suffering, making him feel both fulfilled and needy. The repeated phrase "AAAHHH! Como eu amei" emphasizes the intensity of the emotion being expressed.
The second verse describes the singer's sense of identity and connection to the world around him. He sees himself as a dreamer, a poet, and a part of the natural world ("terra, sol"), with his emotions always on display. The repeated phrase "AAAHHH! Eu caminhei" emphasizes the journey that the singer has taken, likely referring to the experiences and relationships that have shaped him.
The final verse is more reflective and melancholy, as the singer looks back on his life and contemplates his own imperfections. He remembers happy times, but also acknowledges the sadness and disappointment that have come with age. The phrase "Meu sorriso sem graça chorou" suggests a sense of regret or missed opportunities. The repeated phrase "AAAHHH! Como eu amei" takes on a more bittersweet tone, as the singer acknowledges the highs and lows of his experiences.
Overall, the song is a powerful expression of love and the ways in which it shapes our lives and identities. It speaks to the universal emotions of joy, pain, and regret that come with loving deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
O amor que eu tenho guardado no peito
The love that I have kept in my heart
Me faz ser alegre, sofrido e carente
Makes me feel happy, sad, and needy
AAAHHH! Como eu amei
Oh! How I loved
Eu sonho, sou verso, sou terra, sou sol
I dream, I am a verse, I am earth, I am sun
sentimento aberto
Open-hearted feeling
AAAHHH! Eu caminhei
Oh! How I walked
AAAHHH! Nao entendi
Oh! I did not understand
Eu era feliz, era a vida
I was happy, it was life
Minha espera acabou
My waiting is over
Meu corpo cansado e eu mais velho
My tired body and I are getting older
Meu sorriso sem graça chorou
My awkward smile cried
Tem dias que eu paro
There are days when I stop
Me lembro e choro,
I remember and cry
Com medo eu reflito que
With fear I think that
nao fui perfeito
I was not perfect
Contributed by Anthony H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.