No No No
Bi/ Studios Dl16 Lyrics
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Em troca de pão
Que muita gente boa pôs o pé na profissão
De tocar um instrumento e de cantar
Não importando se quem pagou quis ouvir
Foi assim
Cantar era buscar o caminho
Tenho comigo as lembranças do que eu era
Para cantar nada era longe tudo tão bom
Até a estrada de terra na boléia de caminhão
Era assim
Com a roupa encharcada e a alma
Repleta de chão
Todo artista tem de ir aonde o povo está
Se for assim, assim será
Cantando me disfarço e não me canso
De viver nem de cantar
The lyrics to Bi/ Studios Dl16's song "No No No" reflect on the humble beginnings of many successful musicians who started their careers playing in bars or at dance parties for food. The song emphasizes the importance of following one's passion and pursuing a career in music, even if it means starting from scratch and performing for little or no pay.
The first verse describes how many talented individuals began their careers in music by performing at dance parties or bars in exchange for basic necessities like bread. These experiences gave them a chance to hone their skills and develop their craft in front of audiences, regardless of whether or not they were paid. The second verse highlights how singing was a way to search for a path that would lead to success, a way to find light and happiness in a profession that was often difficult and demanding. The lyrics reflect on the rewarding experiences of traveling with a band, playing small venues and seeing the world.
The chorus repeats the famous phrase, "Todo artista tem que ir onde o povo está" which translates to "Every artist needs to go where the people are". This line emphasizes how important it is for artists to perform in front of live audiences and connect with their fans. The song ends on a positive and uplifting note with the singer proclaiming how much they love singing and how they will keep performing no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
Foi nos bailes da vida ou num bar
Many talented musicians started their career by performing at parties or bars where they were paid with food.
Em troca de pão
Instead of money, these musicians were paid with food.
Que muita gente boa pôs o pé na profissão
These opportunities allowed many talented individuals to pursue music as their profession.
De tocar um instrumento e de cantar
They had the chance to showcase their skills in playing instruments and singing.
Não importando se quem pagou quis ouvir
Their performance was not always appreciated by the audience who paid for it.
Foi assim
That was how things were back then.
Cantar era buscar o caminho
Singing was a way to pursue their dreams.
Que vai dar no sol
A path that leads to success and fame.
Tenho comigo as lembranças do que eu era
The memories of their early days in music are still vivid and cherished.
Para cantar nada era longe tudo tão bom
Nothing was too far or too difficult when it came to singing.
Até a estrada de terra na boléia de caminhão
Even traveling on bumpy dirt roads in a truck was worth it for the sake of music.
Era assim
That's how it was in the past.
Com a roupa encharcada e a alma
Despite being soaked in rain and feeling exhausted,
Repleta de chão
Their souls were filled with passion for music.
Todo artista tem de ir aonde o povo está
Every artist needs to reach out to the people in order to be heard and appreciated.
Se for assim, assim será
If that's what it takes, then so be it.
Cantando me disfarço e não me canso
Singing allows me to be someone else and I never tire of it.
De viver nem de cantar
I can't live without singing or being a musician.
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