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".

Se Não For Amor
Benito Di Paula Lyrics

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Você me olha desse jeito
Meus direitos e defeitos
Querem se modificar
Meu pensamento se transforma
Me transporto simplesmente
Penso coisa diferente
Vejo em você meu amor

Se não for nada disso fique perto
Dou um jeito e tudo certo
Não precisa se preocupar
Dê mais um sorriso e vá embora
Por favor volte outra hora
Eu só quero ver você voltar

Mas se não for amor
Não diga nada por favor
Não apague esse sonho
Pois meu coração nunca sofreu de amor
Mas se não for amor
Não diga nada por favor
Não apague esse sonho
Pois meu coração nunca sofreu de amor

Você me olha desse jeito
Meus direitos e defeitos
Querem se modificar
Meu pensamento se transforma
Me transporto simplesmente
Penso coisa diferente
Vejo em você meu amor

Se não for nada disso fique perto
Dou um jeito e tudo certo
Não precisa se preocupar
Dê mais um sorriso e vá embora
Por favor volte outra hora
Eu só quero ver você voltar

Mas se não for amor
Não diga nada por favor
Não apague esse sonho
Pois meu coração nunca sofreu de amor
Mas se não for amor
Não diga nada por favor
Não apague esse sonho
Pois meu coração nunca sofreu de amor
Mas se não for amor
Não diga nada por favor

Não apague esse sonho
Pois meu coração nunca sofreu de amor

Overall Meaning

In "Se Não For Amor," Benito Di Paula sings about the transformative power of love. He describes the way that the person he loves looks at him in a way that makes him want to change for the better. He feels transported and thinks differently when he's with them, seeing only love in their eyes.

He tells the object of his affection that if it's not love, he doesn't want to hear it. He urges them not to crush his dream by telling him it's not real. He just wants them to stay close and see what develops. Even if it's not love, he wants them to give it a chance.

The song is a heartfelt declaration of love that is tinged with a sense of uncertainty. The singer is hopeful and vulnerable, revealing his emotions to his love interest and hoping that their feelings are reciprocated. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing for connection and the fear of rejection, making the song relatable to anyone who has ever been in love.

Line by Line Meaning

Você me olha desse jeito
You look at me in such a way

Meus direitos e defeitos
My rights and flaws

Querem se modificar
They want to change

Meu pensamento se transforma
My thoughts transform

Me transporto simplesmente
I am simply transported

Penso coisa diferente
I think of different things

Vejo em você meu amor
I see my love in you

Se não for nada disso fique perto
If it's not any of that, stay close

Dou um jeito e tudo certo
I'll figure it out and it'll be alright

Não precisa se preocupar
You don't need to worry

Dê mais um sorriso e vá embora
Give me one more smile and go away