Benito de Paula

Real Name:
Uday Veloso
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Real Name:
Uday Veloso
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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".

Assobiar Ou Chupar Cana
Benito Di Paula Lyrics

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Seria muito bom
Seria muito legal
Se cantor ou compositor
Pudesse ser ator ou jogador de futebol
Nem tudo pode ser perfeito
Nem tudo pode ser bacana
Quero ver um cara sentar numa praça
Assoviar e chupar cana

A taça do mundo é nossa
Com brasileiro não há quem possa

Seria muito bom
Seria muito legal
Se cantor ou compositor
Pudesse ser ator ou jogador de futebol
Nem tudo pode ser perfeito
Nem tudo pode ser bacana
Quero ver um cara sentar numa praça
Assoviar e chupar cana

A taça do mundo é nossa
Com brasileiro não há quem possa

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Benito Di Paula's song Assobiar Ou Chupar Cana talks about the desire for a perfect world where a person can be a singer, songwriter, actor, or football player at the same time. The song describes the impossibility of having everything perfect in life and the acceptance of this imperfection. The singer talks about his desire to see a person sitting in a park, simply whistling or drinking sugarcane juice.

The last two lines of the song, "A taça do mundo é nossa; Com brasileiro não há quem possa," translates to "The World Cup is ours; No one can beat Brazilians." This line reflects the strong national pride that Brazilians feel about their football achievements.

Line by Line Meaning

Seria muito bom
It would be very good

Seria muito legal
It would be very cool

Se cantor ou compositor
If a singer or composer

Pudesse ser ator ou jogador de futebol
Could also be an actor or soccer player

Nem tudo pode ser perfeito
Not everything can be perfect

Nem tudo pode ser bacana
Not everything can be great

Quero ver um cara sentar numa praça
I want to see a guy sitting in a park

Assoviar e chupar cana
Whistling and sucking on sugarcane

A taça do mundo é nossa
The World Cup is ours

Com brasileiro não há quem possa
No one can compete with Brazilians

Contributed by Allison E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.